Ive just fitted new rear brake pads and i have noticed over a period of time (months) that the reach of the handbrake lever has increaced, so now it needs 4 - 5 clicks to engage. (probably all the handbrake turns!!)
I read here2helps post on gauging handbrake lever throw, which said that handbrake should be fully engaged after 3 clicks.
Here2help wrote
" Just some info.
Please note that the correct adjustment of the handbrake is as follows:-
1.Pull the lever up just one notch...the handbrake light may or may not be on,the wheels should be free.
2.Then pull it up another notch,this time the handbrake warning light must be on/illuminated and there should be some braking action/binding felt if you drive the car forward.
Note:- The second notch as a further stroke/reach than the first notch...First notch 10-20mm second notch around 40-50mm...if you follow me?
3.On the third notch the wheels should be locked up/no movement on the car.
4.If you want to you can adjust it so you can get 4 notches but please note that the car should be locked up at three notches.."
I have tried adjusting the cable at hte lever, however at 3 click it rubs ever so slighty, producing a fair bit of dust and a bit of heat, so i've backed it off again
I know that the proper way to adjust the handbrake is at the caliper, but can anyone shed some light on the procedure and how-to?
Ta
Gerry
I read here2helps post on gauging handbrake lever throw, which said that handbrake should be fully engaged after 3 clicks.
Here2help wrote
" Just some info.
Please note that the correct adjustment of the handbrake is as follows:-
1.Pull the lever up just one notch...the handbrake light may or may not be on,the wheels should be free.
2.Then pull it up another notch,this time the handbrake warning light must be on/illuminated and there should be some braking action/binding felt if you drive the car forward.
Note:- The second notch as a further stroke/reach than the first notch...First notch 10-20mm second notch around 40-50mm...if you follow me?
3.On the third notch the wheels should be locked up/no movement on the car.
4.If you want to you can adjust it so you can get 4 notches but please note that the car should be locked up at three notches.."
I have tried adjusting the cable at hte lever, however at 3 click it rubs ever so slighty, producing a fair bit of dust and a bit of heat, so i've backed it off again
I know that the proper way to adjust the handbrake is at the caliper, but can anyone shed some light on the procedure and how-to?
Ta
Gerry