Caroline wrote:
> Aside for original poster: Majestic says the EX with ABS brakes has rear disk
> brakes. Without ABS, the EX has rear drum brakes.

Right. Sorry for the confusion, everyone: I do have ABS and disc brakes
in the rear (rotors with pads, not drums with shoes and a star wheel
adjuster screw/rod).

> www.autozone.com (see free repair guide link on right)

Thanks for referring me to this. The section on the parking brake
confirms my suspicion that it uses the same pads the foot brake does.

> Try www.harborfreight.com for some good deals on tools, but you do get what you
> pay for.

You're right about that, Caroline. Think I'll take the hint and stick
with Craftsman (thanks also to Bob). ;-) Or maybe Snap-on, though they
are pricier. I like tools that don't come apart when I really need them...

SoCalMike: I'll definitely try adjusting the p-brake--as soon as I have
the car back. Three days into owning it someone pulled suddenly out of a
gas station without seeing me coming and it's now in the body shop for
$1500 worth of repairs courtesy of her insurance. Ouch!

Abe