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Oct 6th, 2019, 08:43 | #1 |
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Hand Brake problem.
Can anyone tell me why one side of the cars hand brake is not working?I cannot believe the cable has broken.Or is this possible?
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Oct 6th, 2019, 09:13 | #2 |
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You're in the sales section here!
However, have you checked the handbrake shoes for delaminating? They commonly lose their friction material over time (it falls off as it's just glued on) |
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Oct 9th, 2019, 14:14 | #3 |
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Cable can snap, cable can seize, cable can pull through the stop end on the expander. Shoes worn or delaminated. Compensator not working correctly.
Could be any number of issues. You'll need to have a look to check, some checks can be undertaken without removing the wheels, but ultimately you will likely need to remove wheels, calipers, carriers and discs to check properly. As reggit has said, shoes are known to delaminate and this can lead to very expensive repairs if not actioned quickly.
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Oct 10th, 2019, 19:23 | #4 | |
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Seems strange there are no adjustments at the shoe ends.The disc was tight to fit back over the shoes.Im sure they will be rubbing when i drive is this normal ,to start with? |
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Oct 10th, 2019, 22:29 | #5 |
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There’s an adjuster by the lever, pull the plastic bit of the trim up and you’ll see it. Assuming all else is good this will adjust the brake shoes.
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Oct 11th, 2019, 00:12 | #6 |
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Some cars didn't have the adjustable link bars on the handbrake shoes,i found that out when i removed my drums to renew the shoes,and mine were solid link bars,so i purchased the adjustable links from euro car parts-approx £15,and that allows you to really slacken off the shoes to allow easy fitment of the drums,then turn the serrated part with a screwdriver on the adjuster to get fine adjustment so the shoes are just skimming the drums.
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