IIRC, I've already suggested he get both, in an earlier thread.

 

I do have both, I just start second-guessing myself when I actually get down to it. Especially something like brakes, where I can injure someone else if they fail because of my errors.

Believe me, I've read through my threads, and I know I seem like a helpless baby sometimes, and that's definitely not my intention. I work 2 jobs, and when I have time to get something done, I have to get it done in that time frame, because it can mean a week or more of downtime for my truck if I have to wait for my next opportunity. Not that it's an excuse for asking question after question.

I definitely appreciated everyone's advice and input, though.

 

Don't second guess yourself, go with your first instinct.

 

I got the passenger side bled, and the brake and abs lights are out. I couldn't get any fluid to come out of the driver side. So I took the drum off, and the adjuster was crooked. I am going to re-do that side, and hopefully bleed it out, and be good to go.

 

When you are done with that. Adjust the rear shoes according to one of the manuals. And re-adjust them every oil change.

 

not to jack the thread, but which manual would be best for a 99 1500 4X4? The thread with the links is closed

 

Closed means you can't post to it. It is there in the FAQ/DIY section.

 

You want the 01 manual for your truck.

 

Isn't it possible to go in reverse and apply the ebrake a few times to read adjust that screw. Or was that just some bs I was told ... only would adjust if going backwards

 

It does adjust when you back up, and apply the brakes. At least, it's supposed to.... not the most effective on our trucks. If you are doing the brakes, do it manually. Otherwise, it would take FOREVER for it to be properly adjusted. After that, if pedal height is good, rear adjustment is therefore good. If pedal seems a bit low, re-adjust the rears manually again.