2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Emergency Brake 01 with discs on rr

[MGloeckler]

Just bought an 01 2500 4x4. the emergency brake goes all the way to the floor with no resistance. I checked the cable and all is intact. Tried tightening up the adjuster on the cable all the way and it didn't make much difference... . I am not familar with how the ebrake works on trucks with the rear discs? It seems like there is a small drum inside the rotor? What does it entail to pull the rotor off and investigate this. . Has anyone changed the shoes or whatever is inside there?? Thanks in advance for any help...

 

[Fishin Guide]

Your right about the shoes in the rotor. It's just like drum brakes. If you adjust everything to the tightest setting, put the brake on and still get no resistance, I would suspect the shoes are gone. Or the cable has an issue.



Also, a leaking axle seal could, but most likely NOT, contaminate the shoes and stop them from working. However, this is very unlikely as you can put the e-brake pedal to the floor.



I have seen one truck that had excessively dragging e-brakes. The shoes lost thier bond with the plate. There was nothing in there to work. I would tear it all apart and closely inspect for wear first. I think the problem will be obvious when you get in there.



Just my . 02



Dave