Handbrake Cable Adjust

[Jay20VT]

Hi Chaps,

Had a real bad squeek from my rear brakes and so as the pads were really worn got them changed out, and now fingers crossed all seems well.

However, my handbrake requires around 7 clicks to engage properly. Can anyone tell me how I can go about getting this adjusted. My mecahnic had a look but couldn't quite make out where the cable can be adjusted from.

Is it under the car? or behind the handrake shroud? I wanna be able to adjust it so I only have to pull it 3 or 4 clicks. Is it easy to do?

Thanks

Jay

 

[Andy3004]

I have a feeling they're supposed to self adjust........

 

[Jay20VT]

I have a feeling they're supposed to self adjust........

I have a feeling your right, I just dont like the 7 clicks to engage. Do you think it will self adjust over time then?

 

[Andy3004]

hmmm....on second thoughts 7 does sound a tad OTT, not sure about that one then....

sorry!!

 

[Jay20VT]

hmmm....on second thoughts 7 does sound a tad OTT, not sure about that one then....

sorry!!

no worries, thanks anyway, any other takers??

 

[Nathanio]

I'd be interested in this as mines very similar

 

[Leigh15]

The manual adjustor's under the trim behind the handbrake, though it is supposed to self adjust - have you tried pulling the handbrake on whilst having the foot brake pressed - this is supposed to do it

 

[phantombantam]

There is some adjustment on the threaded connector where the cable splits off. If you remove the rear ashtray you will see it. Just requires a 10 mm open ended spanner if I remember right. Thats on my lcr so think lc should be the same.

 

[Jay20VT]

thanks guys, I will try these tips.

 

[Jay20VT]

There is some adjustment on the threaded connector where the cable splits off. If you remove the rear ashtray you will see it. Just requires a 10 mm open ended spanner if I remember right. Thats on my lcr so think lc should be the same.

CORRECT!! THANKS

 

[Nathanio]

Done mine this arvo and tightened it up a treat! Much better! And my car being the boy scout even had an open ended 10mm spanner in the boot in the polystrene jack holder!

 

[phantombantam]

Nice one, glad you both got it sorted. Nice to be able to pass on some helpful info cos i've picked up loads on here in the last two years.

 

[shiggsy]

thanks for the tip about the adjuster behind the ashtray.. i'm a bit concerned though because I've just had a look at mine and the adjuster is almost at the end of it's travel, but the handbrake still comes very high.

Can anyone tell me if there's any adjustment for this at the rear calipers, save me taking the wheels off to find out!? The rear pads have very little wear thanks v much

 

[phantombantam]

Only thing I can think is that the cable is stretched. Don't think there is any other adjustment as the piston adjusts as the pads wear by screwing in/out not sure which.