Chevy Blazer - Parking Brake Shoe Replace,

[@mikepairuhdee621]

I would have never attempted to replace my worn out e-brake parts on my blazer if I didn't stumble across your video. Thanks so much for making this, you explained everything in great detail, made the job super easy!

[@wtbm123]

Great to hear!

[@ZZ48UUP]

Very informative! I have watched this multiple times and every time before doing the brakes. Thanks so much!

[@wtbm123]

Glad it helped and thanks for stoppin in and commenting . Hope you get it all sorted out ok

[@KITT089]

When I did the brakes on my blazer I didn't see the "Drum in Hat" setup. Didn't know how to change the shoes but you explained it in full detail. Thank you!!!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by

[@bobhaas6941]

Excellent job. Just watched a 1AAuto video where they screwed the clip on backwards, and didn't bother to fix it even after complaints in the comments. I wonder how many people skip the comments and install that clip wrong and have all kinds of problems. And too many people rush the job and don't explain what to watch out for. You really did a great job and we all appreciate it.

[@army2000ng]

My brake cable rusted off, brake pads worn to the bone. This video helped a lot. thanks.

[@wtbm123]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@MrOnemanop]

Great video. My clips broke/rusted off my Envoy, leaving me with no idea how to install the new ones included with my new shoes. This, clears all that up. Many thanks.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@erisar2001]

brill video, nice, clear explanation of the steps by step job. 5*for this video mate.

[@steveg2836]

this video was very informative, my car was a little different, but nothing you couldn't look at and figure out after seeing how it works. Thanks!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@oilworm620]

Thank you!!! For making this video, i got a 98 Oldsmobile Barbara, that seems like rear breakers are stuck, this will help me out a lot, thank you so much!!!

[@wtbm123]

You're welcome!

[@CountrySideClub]

Glad, I seen this because, I NEVER saw brakes like this, I would have been LOST! Great vid!

[@kvf271]

Great video. Showed what needed to be done, no extra bs. Nice.

[@wtbm123]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheWrigley2001]

Great detail throughout the video, super helpful

[@wtbm123]

Glad to hear it!

[@davidsavage2053]

June 2021, and this video just explained my problem. thank you

[@XxCAMMANxX]

Great video. I appreciate how thorough you were on everything. This Helped

[@EastCoastHalloween]

New dust boot would be nice! 6:28 Love that! I can't believe that you just can't buy the boots without having to purchase the whole kit. Getting ready to replace both sides on my 01Sonoma ZR2 HighRider with your detailed instructions. Great job! Thanks.

[@JOEZEP54]

Good explanation on the adjusting nut. Thank you. Stay safe, Joe Z

[@wtbm123]

Thanks 👍

[@bobnsandy89truman18]

You did a great job on this video. Thank You!😊

[@wtbm123]

Thank you

[@jasonbrown467]

this is how you do a video. you covered every little detail and theory of operation. i only have one question when the cable is pulled it moves the lever, the lever pushes a pin and pushes out against the one side of the shoe. so my question is: is only one side of the shoe pressed? does the shoe bend? i guess i have one more: are we expected to adjust this brake over time? i have never touched rear brakes thanks for the video.

[@wtbm123]

The adjustment is only on one side , but both sides should move to apply the brake . Really not much wear , because nothing is rotating when applied so once adjusted it should stay that way unless someone drives with it on .

[@williamglover7825]

It is a great video. Thank You. As far as the little clips go, I do not put them back on anymore. I take two lug nuts and screw them backwards on two opposing studs. The flat sides of the nuts hold the rotor straight and allow the pads and caliper to go on easily. One other thing, depending on how clean your hands are or how easily the brake ring goes on, one may want to clean the braking surface on the shoe before putting the rotor on. I typically just spray some of the brake cleaner on a clean piece of folded paper towel and rub the surface. Thanks again for your help! .

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for commenting

[@bigmikefrompa.3063]

Thank you,will be using this video in a couple weeks to replace mine!!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting , hope all goes well on yours

[@bigmikefrompa.3063]

I'm sure all will be good,you explain everything and show the little details.I'm glad I found you on youtube,thank you

[@nickking1510]

Hi Thanks for the excellent detail ,and thank you on the repair on the lever and actuator I looked on every site I could to find this so I could rebuild my 2006 CT’s which is the same shoe and hardware . Hardware kits are available and have new star adjusters clips and pins from auto parts suppliers . Thanks again nick Ontario Canada

[@haighy64]

nick king

[@yatchihitoka2502]

Great video pulled the wheel and the parking brake fell apart now I know how it goes together THANKS!!!!

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@davidjollymore1011]

I have a 2006 Saab 97-x. I expect it will be exactly like this. Thanks so much. Vary good video.

[@georgegarcia9396]

thanks for sharing, I have a 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada and it helped me replace my emergency brake pads. Thank You very much.

[@wtbm123]

Glad it helped

[@jmarshall9034]

great video...good camera work! Now we know where those two black clips go! Thank you.

[@KyleNelson279]

What a great video. You even took the time to edit it like speeding up when your wrenching A+

[@jevchance]

Nice work Terry. Good info.

[@brucemccall9535]

Great video and explanation. To be able to explain something so well is t as easy as people may think. It made my job easier. Thank you! I do have a question. The clip that keeps the adj wheel from spinning freely is gone. Not sure if it rusted or fell off, but is that something I can purchase separately? I couldn't get a real detailed shot of the clip. Thanks. Bruce

[@wtbm123]

+Bruce McCall May look at Dorman HW7321 and see if what u need is in the kit .

[@brucemccall9535]

That's it, thank you very much!

[@Rhup234]

You keep saying hope you can see it! This is the best video I've seen on anything as far as "seeing" goes. Nice camera. Rock auto sells the "parking brake shoes (pair) for my 02 Blazer for $25 including shipping. Only now Fed ex is giving me trouble getting them. I was wondering about that so called adjuster. Thanks

[@wtbm123]

Ralph Hupfer That is the trouble i have with ordering from there , never know when you are getting the item . I get a lot from amazon , but have a prime membership so two day shipping. Thanks for watching and the kind words

[@montydaniels1054]

@@wtbm123 Yes, Amazon is the winner, not with their prices but they're the fastest....

[@90W7]

Thank you for the video. I pulled the r/r apart and the pin was missing.. Not sure who worked on it last but ty for the info, now I know where it goes

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@boba4579]

Thanks for the video. I had to replace mine, and pulled out the cable lever not knowing how it fit into the star gear. Now I know.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Britec09]

man of many talents

[@montydaniels1054]

I replaced the rear axle bearings & seals on my grandson's 2003 Blazer & the left rear emergency brake shoe was way too tight, so because the ridge was so deep, I ordered new rear rotors & the emergency brake kit for both sides. I'm still wondering why they do not include a rubber boot with the kit.. I mean it's lake almost completely rebuilt but I hate to install it without the boot but I don't see I have a choice. Great video & so far the only one that shows rebuilding the adjusters. Thanks for uploading it....

[@wtbm123]

It would be nice to get the boot too , most are torn up .

[@montydaniels1054]

@@wtbm123 Hey, I'm at putting the new band on. I might turn on the grinder & trim the edge like putting a chamfer on it. If not, it's just too tight to get started & looks to be about an 8th of an inch too wide. Now I did check to make sure all the parts are the same, how those are put on is almost a mystery to me lol...

[@montydaniels1054]

@@wtbm123 I just found them when I googled them. Amazon carries them. I think autozone carries them as well but I'll get a pair & put them on later. I just needed to get the e brake system on & right so my grandson is good to go, which it is now.... You have the best video on YT. I'm also going to put your link on Amazon so they can see how it's done. Thanks again for putting your work on KZbin. It really helps to be able to see it being installed.

[@brucemccall9535]

Great video. Great viewing and great explanations and suggestions. Thank you! This was excellent.

[@wtbm123]

+Bruce McCall Thanks

[@jmabs5096]

Thank God for this video! No other videos show actual explanation and good video of everything in detail! My 04 trailblazer lost that little pin and wouldn't push on thoes pins. My shoes still rub even though the adjustment is all the way in, any thoughts? Vehicle only has 43k miles on it

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching!

[@dilsonvalverdecastro3960]

Tanks from Costa Rica It was helpful to fix my s10 2002

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@steviestevereno]

Awesome... not a sole had a video for the Ford Edge but this has exactly the same shoe... going to tackle in the morning thanks!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@knastyknott6213]

Very helpful video, awesome step by step!

[@wtbm123]

Thank you

[@RodderFiles]

i like your work vids Terry, mostly cause i aint doin them lol na but they are good tech brotha

[@Slakass55]

Thx for the detailed explanation, followed it to a tee in my 2005 Jimmy, as the drivers side parking brake was stuck and car wasn't mobile. Took it all apart as you did, lubricated and put it all back. Worked great for a day - but next day it was cold and once again it got stuck. Later in the day it warmed up a bit and it came loose on its own. Not sure what's going on, I cleaned everything. Only happens when temps fall below -4C. Any ideas before I take it all apart again? For now I'm not applying the parking brake in fear I won't be able to drive it. Many thanks for posting this valuable vid.

[@wtbm123]

+Slakass55 Could be moisture , freezing the shoe to drum , or could be cable , would need to check cable and verify it to be good , and make sure no water is getting inside drum and freezing . So the only way of knowing for sure is to see what is sticking , if cable is releasing then it has to be in wheel , and if all the moving parts are not worn ,clean , and lubed then prob in shoe , whether it gets hung up on something or lining is sticking to shoe .

[@Slakass55]

+wtbm123 Wtbm TY for the reply. I suspect you may be right that it may be the shoe sticking to the drum, as I had played with the cable and it seemed to be moving. I even tried banging on the pin (where cable connects and feeds into the wheel) and it wouldn't budge much, not enough to release the wheel. If indeed the issue is with the shoe freezing inside the wheel, how can this be addressed? Is there something that could be sprayed on that would keep moisture out but not interfere with the braking action? Will be warm in a few days and would like to take it all apart again and hopefully address this for once and all. Appreciate the quick feedback.

[@joeshumo9457]

They have replacements for the boots now from Doorman I think. But the full race version that I use are the Tommee Tippee clear silicone baby bottle nipples. Medium flow, anti colic. The lever arm and barrel are at the low point of the vehicle with a cable leading to it. The barrel gets filled with water and parties over. Guys pack it full of grease and it doesn’t help much . A new original seal sucks ass, and lasts about three days. It’s just paper thin. I wouldn’t use sand paper. They make brake cylinder hones that are cheap and easy to use with a drill.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Watching and learning

[@tomswonderfulworld]

Nice video Terry

[@matermark]

I know it's the same procedure for a ZR2 P/U but is the rotor the same? The ZR2 has the 8.5 rearend and I believe is 4" wider...I had rear rotors & pads replaced less than a year ago at a major tire chain by a friend who works there and I can trust, and I only drive the truck 1x-2x per week, maybe less than 1000 miles, and rotors/pads and e-brake are all shot & grinding...didn't pull a wheel yet but pulled pieces from between what may have been the backing plate & rotor--probably rusted e-brake.

[@robertconnolly3839]

great job. thank you for a great video you where a great help

[@wtbm123]

Thank You for Watching and Commenting

[@MecaniKeichon]

Thank you for this video

[@shawncthayer69]

Very helpful video thnx. I'm also looking for anything on changing out the rear Parking brake cables. Any help or info would be great. Specifically the connector that goes between the rear cables and the rear. The "equalizer" I believe. Is it a crimp type device? If so how to remove the old without cutting the cables?

[@shawncthayer69]

It's a 2002 Chevy Blazer.

[@matermark]

ALSO, when you buy an e-brake kit like the AC DELCO 17784B, does it service BOTH wheels or just one wheel? Thanks.

[@tayronachan]

Great video, thx. Getting ready to do mine.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by

[@breckenridgecaineiii9201]

Good job! Thanks. I have to do it to my Envoy.

[@Edcothro]

Thank you for this video. It helped me very much!

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@NSPhysX]

Very Informative! Nice Job! About to do this on my '01 Blazer! Keep It Up! :)

[@wtbm123]

+NSPhysX Thanks for watching

[@NSPhysX]

Yeah No Problem! Thank You For Taking The Time And Effort To Put The Video Out! :)

[@wtbm123]

Thanks. Camera can shoot better but,That is about as good of resolution i can upload with out it taking days.

[@franciscorincon5930]

great video, is easy replace, thanks

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ArmTheCreative]

Awesome video! Thank you

[@wtbm123]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@doreencady7217]

Wow, your great. need more videos from you. I have 2001 jimmy 4x4. need a fix for leaking fuel filler close to tank area . Any suggestion ?? thanks so much

[@wtbm123]

may have to change filter and lines close to it . a lot of times can just replace a section of line

[@billbryan5265]

I never changed the rear brakes on my blazer, its parking brake isn't holding, It looks like it will go a lot smoother now that I watched this... thanks

[@keving52002]

when the brake went bad did it make any noises such as a knocking sound from the rear?

[@craig4465]

My stepson was having a problem getting the rotor off, I taught him how to use a 3lb sledge. :).

[@originalgeetang]

Thanks they dinged me on an inspection. The pads are pretty pricey, like 80 bucks a pop.

[@originalgeetang]

Yeah man everyone shop around. 82 bucks for a set at O'reilly's Auto. 84 bucks at Advanced Auto for just one. 69 bucks online so far for just one... I was driving around for years without it working. Told the inspector I could just throw it in park and that would stop me pretty quick. He wasn't going for it. Your video definitely helped, thanks...

[@wtbm123]

Yea but on ebay and places you can get them for half that if you have time to order.

[@CCROSS5882]

low as 29 bucks at pep boys they can get pricey though, still all made of ceramic

[@jamiesarkisian9769]

my brake is weak, the shoes have some meat and the rotor is a bit rusty. How do I know how to adjust the screw ? Do I make it so I can barely get the rotor back on ? Also what is the purpose of the center mount ? Mine might be rusted away, that would explain why I can not make my brake real tight.

[@wtbm123]

+Jamie Sarkisian The adjustment should be sorta close , but not rubbing when turned . The backing plat can rust , but all mounting locations for shoes must be good

[@waiting4aliens]

lubraplate or never sieze for the adjusters?

[@geea4537]

Great Video !!!!

[@wtbm123]

Thanks

[@wtbm123]

I get them off ebay most of the time for about half the price the autoparts stores want for them. Every set I have gotten has had both sides in it.

[@wtbm123]

I think I can Sing too. lol Thanks Brian.

[@wtbm123]

Thanks ,Glad ya like.

[@montydaniels1054]

At 7:45 the video was edited together. That's where I'm at, trying to fit the brake band onto the adjustments... Suckkkkkks for me at this point. I know it's not from lack of grease on the new parts, lol.....

[@wtbm123]

Yes i try to just show the important points so it is not a 2 hour video.

[@thenovelloband]

2002 Blazer... do both sides have the parking brake on the rear or just one side?

[@wtbm123]

both

[@gregorychism110]

Can the parking brake shoes be left out during reassembly and get rid of it altogetjer ?

[@wtbm123]

If one wanted to i guess they could .

[@craig4465]

nice video, very informative .

[@Hollywood41642]

I got 2 wire spring clips with my new shoes .. what r they for ?

[@unslavedwarrior417]

Nice. Very nice Thanks

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Killertomato84]

just bought a 2003 sonoma and noticed it had a bad jingly rattle noise in the rear while driving. got the brakes apart and found that the old parking brake hardware had all rust rotted away and the shoe was just kinda rolling around loose inside the drum. bought all new parts from the dust shield forward.

[@wtbm123]

Glad you got it all sorted out

[@Killertomato84]

@@wtbm123 I thought it was just the dust shields at first because they were so rotted and loose. But boy it was a sight once I got everything off

[@x-man5056]

Consider using anti-seize on the 2 bolts holding caliper bracket and wheel studs. I would.

[@DESPYS1LOSTCITY]

How do u rise the blazer to place the jacks in that location??

[@wtbm123]

I use a floor jack . Under the frame or something solid

[@waiting4aliens]

what does the rubber boot of the emergency brake cost?

[@steveweber2436]

Thanks for help

[@wtbm123]

Happy to help

[@wtbm123]

Without seeing it is hard to say why the brakes didn't last long, Could be the type of pads or could be a slide or caliper sticking or a number of other things. More than likely it is the same design, Not sure if all the rotors are the same ,I just look them up by the application. The parking brake would need the rotor taken off ,I would think before you could tell the condition of the shoes.The backing plate should be blocking the view to see in there..

[@wtbm123]

I got the brake shoes, on line for about half of the parts store price.

[@want2balone]

I have a question, have 98 jimmy, axle bearing went out, ,the parking brake grinded into the rotor, then the caliper piston seal blew, replaced the axle, caliper, rotor, now the parking brake is still rubbing the rotor, the shoes are still good on the parking brake even on both sides, what can I do to stop the rubbing beside change the shoes

[@wtbm123]

want2balone Did you try adjusting the shoes . I think most has an adjustment wheel other than that make sure they are not bent .

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Good job!

[@johnbart8454]

What year is it & is a Chevy trail blazer ? Thanks

[@wtbm123]

I think this was a 2000

[@wtbm123]

Thanks.

[@wtbm123]

thanks

[@wtbm123]

The boots may come with the backing plates if needed. The more things you fix like the boots the longer the repair will last. Sometimes I am forced to do what the person can afford. Thanks for watching.

[@Blgtn43]

Thank you..

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for stopping by

[@thatdudeinblack8707]

wtbm123. Can you drive it without the ebrake shoe on?

[@thatdudeinblack8707]

wtbm123 can you drive it without the ebrake shoe?

[@indrekkpringi]

HOW many Ft Lbs Torque on the bolts?

[@boba4579]

85 foot pounds on the brake caliper bolts

[@ahoorakia]

74 and you need to use blue loctite on them

[@indrekkpringi]

Thanks.

[@cloudoftime]

I don't understand what you mean when you say "you want it to be snug, but you don't want it to rub". If it's snug because of the brake, that would imply that it's rubbing. How can the brake make it snug if it's not making contact (rubbing).

[@wtbm123]

Hope ya get it all fixed , Thanks for watching

[@Yaheuben66]

I'll have to do my ebrake-- faved

[@wtbm123]

This one did not ,but it could make some noise if it fell apart in some way.

[@Conan568]

Ah yes the emergency brake, something I never use. Just more shit to get rusty and fix. I just pulled them all off, I never use the thing. One thing I did do when I replaced the brakes and rotors on my Sonoma High-rider, was to scrape and wire brush the old paint and rust off that dust guard then spray painted it with rust paint.

[@wtbm123]

That was a good thing to do . Most of the dust guards are rusted away . Thanks for watching.

[@wtbm123]

That is a good idea if they are not to rusty and are still in one piece

[@TomB205]

aka parking brake... can be handy when parking on steep hills.

[@Conan568]

TomB205 Try it with your car front end facing up hill and see how well they work.

[@TomB205]

+Conan568 actually, I've done that several times. The old S10 rolled away when I forgot to put on the ebrake, but I've managed to avoid that with the Jimmy

[@finpainter1]

cool

[@wtbm123]

Thank You for watching

[@wtbm123]

Thank You for watching.

[@lilapa7]

My break pedal kicks back sometimes why?

[@wtbm123]

Not sure what you mean , is the abs going off , a rotor warped or a drum

[@lilapa7]

@@wtbm123 the abs lights blinks ,it grinds sometimes.

[@MicroSoftner]

Dam I lost the little pin lol, must be on the garage floor...

[@wtbm123]

Easy to loose things , Hope you found it and thanks for watching and commenting

[@dethmaul]

lmao i have the exact same rubbers on mine. i saw 'my' wheel and tire, and thought someone filmed my truck for a second lol

[@TheWreckingYard]

Cool

[@timothyunterthiner2637]

You never installed the self adjuster clip

[@wtbm123]

I may of forgot to film it , Sorry