how do i adjust the handbrake

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frazeb
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how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by frazeb » 14 Jul 2012 06:18 pm

i havent tried at it yet but i thought id ask before hand to save any faffing

thanks fraser

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Re: how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by tim-andre » 15 Jul 2012 02:12 pm

frazeb wrote:i havent tried at it yet but i thought id ask before hand to save any faffing

thanks fraser
You should have an self adjusting thingy in the drums of your car, i have never needed to adjust the handbrake
Or, im guessing the adjuster is right behind the handbrake if that need to be adjusted
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Re: how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by morgan105 » 15 Jul 2012 05:57 pm

On B14 models up to 1982 the adjusting nut is inside the car at the rear of the handbrake. On late B14 and B172 models the adjuster is on top of the gearbox, or primary unit on auto versions. On B19 models the adjuster is between the exhaust pipe and prop shaft. Turn the adjuster until the rear wheels with the handbrake pulled up 3 to 4 notches on B14 and B172 models and 5 to 7 notches on B19 and B200.

Before doing this make sure the brake shoes are fully adjusted by pumping the footbrake several times to operate the self-adjusting mechanism for the brake shoes.

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Re: how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by frazeb » 15 Jul 2012 09:07 pm

im not sure which 1 mine is its a 88 dl 1.4

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Re: how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by Chris_C » 15 Jul 2012 10:29 pm

13mm socket, lay next to the car on the drivers side, reach above the prop right by the front of the gearbox and you'll feel it. No need to jack the car up when you know where it is sort of thing.
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Re: how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by morgan105 » 15 Jul 2012 10:32 pm

Yours will be on top of the gearbox. 3 - 4 notches up on handbrake.

If it's your first time it would be better to put it on axle stands, both rear wheels up, so you can check when the wheels stop turning and makes it easier to find the adjuster.

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Re: how do i adjust the handbrake

Post by frazeb » 16 Jul 2012 01:42 pm

cheers guys ill giv that a go

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