How to adjust handbrake cable on a vauxhall vectra?

If it has rear drum brakes, it's under the car, where the handbrake cable emerges from inside the car. If it has rear disk brakes, there is addition adjustment inside the rear disks on the handbrake shoe mechanism. This adjustment should be carried out before attempting to adjust the cable.

It is very easy to adjust the handbrake on a Vectra C. All you need to do is remove the rear console and release the handbrake. Under the handbrake is a cable with a white end fitting, push down the end fitting onto the plastic locking device. Then pull the lever and it will be adjusted.

no as it is hydrolic and these sort of clutches are non adjustable were as cable clutches you could adjust them.

Cable underneath has a nut(s) to adjust.

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the handbrake cable splits into two under neath the car. To adjust the handbrakes, alter the adjusting bold ratio at the bottom and on both sides of the car.... You can also remove the cover off the handbrake cable and tighten to size 10 bold that links the cable to the mechanisim inside the car

In order to adjust a handbrake on a 1992 VW Polo, you will need to locate the primary cable under the hood of the vehicle. This runs through a pulley on the rear axle to a relax lever. This particular wire needs to be tightened to adjust the handbrake.

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Take off the centre section of the exhaust and the heat shield and behind them you will see the handbrake cable, were the cable goes from two into one there is an adjustment nut to tighten it. Think its 13MM. turn it towards the front of the car to tighten the handbrake. If you have rear drum brakes you could also adjust the handbrake by pushing the shoes out a few clicks but that involves… Read More

If there is a chance the normal brakes may not work properly to stop the vehicle the handbrake cable on the rav4 2002 needs to be changed. Adjust the emergency brake, or handbrake, using a wrench or screwdriver. Turn until the brake line becomes tighter.

underneath the front cable runs to the back onto the left and right , the nut is there

Remove plastic cover on handbrake lever. You will find an adjustment nut plus a locknut on each cable, as there is a separate cable for each side of the car. Adjust as necessary.

I don't have a diagram, but ..... Generally there are cables to the shoes or calipers, these cables go up beneath the vehicle as two separate cables, and behind the exhaust heat shield. Once in the vehicle, they join into one with a separate part they both connect to. A 10mm nut then secures the cable to the handbrake. This nut can be loosened and tightened to adjust the HANDBRAKE AT THE LEVER NOT THE… Read More

remove handbrake handle console, there is the cable with the nut at rear of handle. put down handle and screw down nut 'till the handle comes up 7 clicks.

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Assuming this is the same as a UK astra,remove the centre console and gaiter from around the handbrake lever until you see the adjuster nut.Jack up the rear so the wheels are free.Let the adjustment right off the handbrake.Press the footbrake five or six times to ensure the drums are fully adjusted,then pull the handbrake on/off five times.Same if you have rear discs.Ensure the rear wheels rotate freely.Then pull the handbrake on three clicks,adjust the… Read More

Lock stuck or cable broken. You will need to get into the boot space throught the back seat and remove as much trim as needed until you can see the lock then open it from there manually.

Hi, I'd advise checking the handbrake cable where it passes through the guide on the rear semi trailing arm. The brackets on many Vauxhall cars expand, allowing the top hat style guide on the cable to pull through, thus reducing the tension on the cable at the lever end. I've had the same problem on My Calibra, both sides. Usually, you can knock it back through the guide on the suspension arm and tap the… Read More

make sure the cable adjustment is all the way off before you adjust the shoes which are inboard the rear rotor, there are specs for these but if you remove the tin cover at the rear of the shoe adjuster you can then poke a screwdriver or small brake adjuster in there an adjust till you cannot move the wheel, that will centre the h/brake shoes then back the adjuster off till the wheel spins… Read More

Release the handbrake, pump the brake pedal a few times to settle the brakes, then apply and release the handbrake a few times. The rear brakes are self adjusting so be careful not to over do it or you will end up locking the your drums. If this does not work, then you need to get the tools out. Jack the rear of the car up, use axle stands for safety. Slacken off the handbrake… Read More

I have removed my drake drum today and wondered how to adjust the hand brake as it seams not to work as good as before .i removed drum to change wheel bearing

Inside the car unclip the rubber cover below the handbrake ratchet handle. You will notice an adjustment nut by the cable. Apply footbrake and release handbrake lever and then pull up for about 6 clicks. Adjust nut accordingly and test brakes. You should also notice that when applying the foot brake the brakes are more solid in feel.

on the centre console on the passenger side by the gear stick, there is a fabric panel you just pull away, you should then see the cable with a metal shaft on it, remove the clip and turn the shaft and it will adjust from there, when finish refit the clip in to the nearest grove

Assuming this is the same as a UK astra,remove the centre console and gaiter from around the handbrake lever until you see the adjuster nut.Jack up the rear so the wheels are free.Let the adjustment right off the handbrake.Press the footbrake five or six times to ensure the drums are fully adjusted,then pull the handbrake on/off five times.Same if you have rear discs.Ensure the rear wheels rotate freely.Then pull the handbrake on three clicks,adjust the… Read More

its normally mechnical so find the steel cable and find the nut on the cable of the parking brake "handbrake" and tighten

jack rear of car use jacks,with the hand brake off pump food brake 2-3 times,with food brake pressed down pull hand brake up in a normal manner 3-4 times ,this should reset the handbrake.

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on most cars you can take off the complete handle and inside of the handle is the braking mechanism there is a screw with a cable attached to it in various fashions you tighten or loosen that screw until your brake is to your preference

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HOLD Foot Brake on and pull hand brake on and off 5 or 6 times there is also a cable adjuster under centre console remove box at rear to get to it you may need to service calipers if brake wont adjust hand brake works off front brakes not rear

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To adjust the throttle cable, first open the hood of the car and locate the cable. Then, adjust the screws on either side of the cable. Following that, tighten the cable so that it is taut and there is no slack, but it is not over tight.

Shoes / drums have either worn down, handbrake cable needs tightening slightly, or pistons are leaking into the drums.

There's a lever on the gearbox and the clutch cable connected to it. Take the locking plate out of the nut next to the lever and turn the nut until the clutch cable is taught again. Note that the clutch pedal should be 1" above the foot brake pedal.

There is a screw on the hand brake handle inside the cabin. Just take off the leather that is covering your handbrake lever, and you will see it.

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You can adjust the shift cable, on your Ford expedition, by turning the adjustment nuts. There is an adjustment not on each end of the cable.

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There is a hexagon nut on the compensator yoke,this is where the cable meet near the axle. The manual calls for you to pull the handbrake on 4 clicks,then adjust the nut,checking the rear wheels until you can just rotate them by hand. You should now really remove the rear drums and check that the cam which moves the brake shoes,is just contacting the shoe web through it's locating hole.This is to ensure no lost… Read More

mines just snapped so its definitely cable....

Loosen the 13mm bolt on the adjuster underneath and take all the tension off the cable ( Chock the front wheels first!!! ). Remove one rear wheel stud from each rear wheel. Jack up and shine a light through the stud hole. Turn the wheel until you can see the internal adjuster, using a flat screwdriver, adjust the wheel until it locks. Back off the adjuster by 3 clicks. Replace and retorque wheel studs. Adjust… Read More

you can adjust the clutch cable as it is a hydraulic clutch, only option is to change the clutch if it is worn or slipping.

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To adjust the cable, pull up the cable release at the rear of the throtle body and move the cable all the way to the rear, Then get inside the car and mash the accelerator all the way to the floor. This should adjust it.

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1. Put drivers seat all the way back and with a 1/4 inch extended 10mm socket, undo the adjuster nut (which is just under the handbrake lever) so there is plenty of laxity in the handbrake cable 2. Chock front wheels, jack rear up, take rear tyres off, handbrake off, car in neutral (you can chuck the tyre under the car incase it falls off the jack) 3. take rear brake calipers off , (1/2… Read More

If it has a cable attached to the throtle linkage, release it by moving the locking tang and pulling the cable all the way to the rear. Then get inside and floor the accelerator and it will automatically adjust the cable.