E-Brake

[PhilD424]

If you never use the parking brake your rear drums are going to go out of alignment. It should be a habit to use the parking brake every time except in extreme cold weather. And yes, backing up does help to keep them adjusted so your parking brake lever doesn't go up to far. If you work on your own car, about every oil change its a good idea to get at the drums and adjust them up by turning the adjusting wheel on the drum. Its also good to clean the drum with brake cleaner to get gunk and dirt out of it. You shouldn't have to mess with the cable unless it rots out and breaks and needs to be replaced which doesn't happen often.