 Handbrake not holding well D: |
 Nov 18, 2013 - 3:59 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 29, '12 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey guys
Pulled up into a car park today, pulled up the handbrake and the car started rolling backward D: At the moment i have to pull it quite tight for it to hold the car.... Where do i start in terms of adjusting it? :s Thanks, Liam --------------------  |
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Nov 18, 2013 - 9:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
There's an adjustment nut by the base of the lever, so off with the center console bit. Perhaps reachable by removing glove box?
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Nov 18, 2013 - 2:22 PM
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Nope make sure you have enough brake pads for the hand brake. There are some springs can be adjusted in a hole in the disc by removing the wheels
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Nov 18, 2013 - 2:48 PM
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start with the pads and other parking brake hardware as stated above and then adjust the parking brake nut if needed
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Nov 18, 2013 - 4:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
The nut doesn't really do it.
I had this same issue and tried tightening that way. It does reduce the amount you need to pull the lever, but it does not make it hold any better. I haven't solved the issue though, as I don't have inclines to park on in my city, and if I do Ill just leave it in gear for reassurance. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Nov 20, 2013 - 6:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
There is a hole on the rotor that is made so you can adjust the parking brake. Turn the rotor so the hole is at the bottom and put a flathead screwdriver through horizontally. The inside of the parking brake will look similar to this:
 That notched pieced will actually spin and either push the pads apart or bring them together. You will pry up or down(depending on the side) to push the pads further apart, and thus be tighter to the inside of the rotor when you pull the parking brake. This post has been edited by SupraKid: Nov 20, 2013 - 6:26 PM |
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