Parking brake problem??

[painterdave72]

I think the parking brake is dragging on the left side of my car.. but only when i reverse out of my driveway it squeals.. any suggestions??? could the rotor be warped a bit and causeing it?? I am still on original rear rotors.. thanks...Dave...

[outatym2001]

Here's the solution.
Remove all four Parking Brake Pads.
Now grind off the leading and trailing edge of the Parking Brake Pads where they contact the Brake Disc.
Only grind off 1/8" from the original 90 degree edge.
Now reinstall the Pads and you're good to go.

I used to have a terribly annoying squeeeeeeeaaallllll from the left rear brake and brake disc only when backing out of my parking space at my apartment building. It was embarrassing to hear such a loud squeal only when backing up. Now I no longer have any squeal after grinding away the outer edge of the Pads.

Try it at don't forget to report back and let us know if this worked.

[David T]

It is possible you are not getting full release. Raise the wheel and watch the parking brake as someone applies and releases it. You can also try turning the axle.
David Teitelbaum

[Jonathan]

Here is an adjustment how-to that Chris put together that you could try.

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