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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 4 of 4 1 2 3 4 Re: QUICK brakes question? [Re: 2002_Sporty] #981183 01/21/10 11:18 AM Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 4,497 Highland, NY Axe Man Kia Moderator Emeritus Guys, where is this notion that Sportage rear brakes aren't self adjusting coming from? They are fully self adjusting drum brakes just like any other modern vehicle. The FSM confirms this and I know it from personal experience after replacing the rear shoes. What CAN throw the whole shebang out of whack is if the parking brake cables rust and prevent the shoes from fully releasing. Had that personal experience too. 1998 Sportage - Gone. 2004 Honda Civic Coupe. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it. Re: QUICK brakes question? [Re: bombardj1] #981184 01/21/10 10:27 PM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,814 South Texas Hydra747 OP Roll Me Over Quote the rear brakes are not self-adjusting Bomber did it! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> Re: QUICK brakes question? [Re: Hydra747] #981185 01/21/10 11:28 PM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 894 Carrollton, Ohio, USA bombardj1 Rock Warrior my bad, mine never adjusted by them selfs, maybe the guy before me put the brakes in wrong, when I did mine just replaced them back the way I took them off. and again my bad, me bad boy john boy, if you want a piece of me take it up with my avatar photo 2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15 If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works Re: QUICK brakes question? [Re: bombardj1] #981186 01/22/10 07:34 AM Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 433 Cda, Idaho Sportege_Panicmech Mudrunner Oh, my bad. my statement was based on someone else's post earlier. I'm not sure through my own experience. Though I would like to note that there ARE indeed star adjustment drum brakes that will not and do not adjust themselves. In the olden days, adjusting the brakes was a regular service just as often as rotating your tires, but some people figured out ways to make the brakes self adjust. Ah, the evolution of technology.. just wish drum brakes would become extinct already, lol <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" /> Videos of my Sportage in 30" of snow and doing reverse 4wd cookies Panicmech Cardomain - Headlight 'tinting' tutorial included Page 4 of 4 1 2 3 4 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Axe Man, DamKia  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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