HDI 110 Handbrake

[hdinewboy]

My handbrake is not as effective as it should be ,i am familiar with the drum in disc system as used on merc volvo etc that have an adjuster seen through a stud hole ,took my wheels off today but could see no means of adjustment ,whats the method or is it some dastardly french thing?






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[406 express]

there is a barrel adjuster bedind the disce, there should be a black rubber plug in the centre face of the rear discs, pull the plug out and you can access it through there with a flat screwdriver, tried to do the same to mine but the adjuster was siezed so dat to take the discs off, not to difficult job, just depends how old they are

[Razza]

The adjustment hole must be correctly lined up for you to have any hope of adjusting it. Rotate the disc until the hole is exactly opposite the centre of the calliper... and then it's a few degrees forward. It's quite difficult to see the teeth of the adjuster sprocket through the hole unless you've got a decently small inspection lamp but you can 'feel' it's location or, well, just use the force, Luke....

Once the adjusters are set correctly, also check the adjustment on the cable mechanism which lies between both rear wheels close to the exhaust pipe. Don't be surprised if the thread's rusted solid.

You might find that there's a lot of crap/dust/rust contaminating the inside of the disc and shoes and just needs a clean out (that's if you're daring enough to remove the disc.

I changed my rear discs recently and after cleaning and adjusting, the handbrake is as tight as... here, grab my finger....