Parking Brake Adjust
Shop Cost
$120
DIY Parts
$0
You Save
$120
Tools Required (4)
Jack & jack stands
Lug wrench
Adjusting spoon
Socket set
Parts & Consumables
None (or parking brake shoes)
Pro Tip Drum: adjust star wheel until slight drag, back off 2 clicks.
🚗 Vehicle-Specific Notes
Honda
Drum-in-hat on rear rotors. Adjust through hole in rotor with brake spoon.
Toyota
Same drum-in-hat design. Adjust star wheel through hole in rotor face.
Ford F-150
Drum-in-hat on rear rotors. Adjust through access hole. Brake spoon needed.
BMW
Electronic parking brake on newer models. Cannot manually adjust — needs scan tool.
Extra tools: BMW scan tool
Volkswagen
Electronic parking brake on most newer models. Requires scan tool to service.
Extra tools: VCDS or OBDeleven
Subaru
Drum-in-hat style. Access hole in rotor. Adjust until slight drag, back off 2 clicks.