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handbrake

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 7:58 pm
by pugmiester
hi could any one tell me where the hand brake adjuster is please i have a d9 dont know if it matters :?:

Re: handbrake

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:32 pm
by mjb
Jack the back end of the car up, support it on axle stand(s) and it's a big l-shaped-ish bit of plastic right between the 2 rear wheels.

There's also adjusters inside both drums which you can use to affect the balance. Take the wheels off and you can turn the adjuster through the 5th hole in the discs

Re: handbrake

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 8:42 pm
by pugmiester
great thanks but i havent got any discs on back :!:

Re: handbrake

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:34 pm
by steve_earwig
D'oh! Cable adjuster as MJB says, the handbrake adjusters on the brakes should adjust automatically (unless they're seized solid of course)

Re: handbrake

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:39 pm
by pugmiester
and if they a siezed up how do i sort that out please

Re: handbrake

Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 9:50 pm
by steve_earwig
Dismantle, spray with WD40, work them free, lube them liberally with HMP grease, reassemble.