This is the manuals procedure for tightening your e-brake.
NOTE: This procedure is to be used to remove the slack from the system if a new Tension Limiter has not been installed.


Make sure the brake drums are cold for correct adjustment.
Position the parking brake pedal to the fully depressed position.
Grip the threaded rod to prevent it from spinning and tighten the equalizer nut 6 full turns past its original position on the threaded rod.
Attach an appropriate cable tension gauge (Rotunda Model 21-0018 or equivalent) behind the equalizer assembly either toward the right or left rear drum assembly and measure cable tension. Cable tension should be 400–600 lbs. with the parking brake pedal fully in the last detent position. If tension is low, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
Release parking brake and check for rear wheel drag. The cables should be tight enough to provide full application of the rear brake shoes, when the parking brake lever or foot pedal is placed in the fully applied position, yet loose enough to ensure complete release of the brake shoes when the lever is in the released position.
NOTE: The Tension Limiter will reset the parking brake tension any time the system is disconnected provided the distance between the bracket and the cinch strap hook is reduced during adjustment. When the cinch strap contacts the bracket, the system tension will increase significantly and over tensioning may result. If all available adjustment travel has been used, the tension limiter must be replaced. (you don't really need the tension guage, use common sense) Hope this helps you out.

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