is adjusting the parking brake a simple flix?
02-17-2016, 02:46 PM
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is adjusting the parking brake a simple flix?
Hello the parking brake on my 1987 barely hold the car is there a easy way to adjust it also is thr way thr handle stays down even when thr parking brake is on that's normal right? But yeah my driveway is kinda steep and I really need to fix it
02-17-2016, 04:44 PM
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Yes it is normal for the lever to be down........never tried to ajust mine.
02-17-2016, 07:32 PM
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Melting Slicks
Parking brake is self-adjusting (assuming the mechanism is working correctly) Correct way to set it is to pull the handle with the brake pedal pushed down already.
01-17-2019, 03:15 PM
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Those images are what I have thanks again
one thing I forgot to ask should the handbrake cables be connected to the handbrake levers on the brake calipers when adjusting or disconnected
Cheers🍻👍
one thing I forgot to ask should the handbrake cables be connected to the handbrake levers on the brake calipers when adjusting or disconnected
Cheers🍻👍
01-17-2019, 04:50 PM
#6
Melting Slicks
Next time you park in your driveway, try this:
Put the transmission in neutral. Press firmly (with your foot) on the main brake pedal and hold it down.
Pull firmly on the handbrake lever to set it, then release the hand lever so it goes back down.
Slowly release your foot from the main brake and see if the handbrake holds the car.
As RUU said, you should be setting the handbrake while the main brake is applied, then release the main brake.
Put the transmission in neutral. Press firmly (with your foot) on the main brake pedal and hold it down.
Pull firmly on the handbrake lever to set it, then release the hand lever so it goes back down.
Slowly release your foot from the main brake and see if the handbrake holds the car.
As RUU said, you should be setting the handbrake while the main brake is applied, then release the main brake.