BigKID

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...How do you get those sobs out?! I got kit to replace my e-brake shoes but I can break those bolts loose. I have tried a cheater and a hammer with no luck. I dont have a 1/2" universial to get my impact on it so I guess I could go get one and try again tomorrow. Anyone have some tips to get them out?

GaryA

Just use a shallow 18mm 1/2"drive socket and a nice size breaker bar. I just did a rear diff overhaul on a 02 silverado today at work (at chevy dealer) and did that same method. Works every time.

454SuperSport

yeah, mine were a pita to get off too. i just used a rachet w/ a piece of pipe for a cheater and they finally broke loose. broke one rachet in the process though.

1BADHD

I brolke a ratchet and cracked 2 sockets before my front ones came out. Break out the hot wrench!Heat does wonders. They broke loose after that.

CashDudeHomie

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Give us an update when you finish! Mine is a 2000 also and the ebrake barely grabs when to the floor and it grinds when it is released.

BigKID

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Thanks for the tips guys. I am going to stop and get some extra tools and try again this afternoon. Hopefully I will have some good news by this evening.

BigKID

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Well, the loooong cheater worked like a charm. After buying the new shoes, the old ones looked good as new except for where the pass side was draging on one of the corners. I adjusted the pass side but I broke the head off the bolt that holds the retaining clip on the drivers side. I cant figure out how to get it out without pulling the axle out. So currently I only have the pass side ebrake but it is holding very well now.

454SuperSport

mine started dragging pretty bad so i just took them out. i have nothing left of the parking brake on my truck now. took out the foot pedal and all.

BigKID

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Well, that isnt and option for me. My tranny was starting to hate me at the boat ramp. Almost couldnt get it out of park one day.