Soopra Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I think I need to adjust my hand brake before my car goes in for it's MOT next week. Is it an easy job? I couldn't find a guide on here any where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Relatively easy. Rear wheels off, handbrake off, little hole in the disc, screw driver through said hole, little tweek, job did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 thank you, even I should be able to manage that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 If you struggle, I'm only on the A217. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 cool, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Turn disc so hole at bottom, thats where the adjuster is ......little torch is useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have attached the Brakes WSM PDF for you Page BR-60 on wards covers the handbrakeBR.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc183 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 And what happens if it doesnt turn on one side like mine?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Try to free it off by spraying penetrating fluid through the access hole, you could try one of those snap on style blow torches, the small ones and aim the flame through the hole. Failing that you'll have to be a bit nasty with it I'm not sure if there is the space but i wonder if the adjuster could be knocked out from between the shoes with the disc in place Edited March 17, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I'm not sure if there is the space but i wonder if the adjuster could be knocked out from between the shoes with the disc in place Only if you're an expert at keyhole surgery. Not sure you'd get anything substantially solid enough through the hole to ping it out. The screwdriver would just bend I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Only if you're an expert at keyhole surgery. Not sure you'd get anything substantially solid enough through the hole to ping it out. The screwdriver would just bend I think. Well i've never tried it but worth a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc183 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Mines stuck! it just will not budge! The other side was fine but this side just isnt moving wat so ever! Im gonna try the penetrating fluid tommoro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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