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 inch 19mm socket works best) Undo the 2 bolts holding caliper on. If your not familiar with how the pads fit into the caliper then now is a good time to check because it is easy to accidently bump them out.
4. Pull the disc rotor off and check the inside of the drum where the pad rubs. Clean all the dirt, dust and rust out from inside the drum surface. use a wire brush and compressed air, dont breath in the crap,
5. at the bottom of the drum pad assembly is a bolt with a skinny nut with lots of slots cut into the side of it. This is the handbrake adjuster nut/cog.
6. with a small flat head screw driver and hammer, tap the adjuster nut around (as you adjust the nut the drum pads expand and hit the inner surface of the rotor hub). Every turn or 2, push the rotor back on until you can only just get it on. This will be pretty close to the correct adjustment
7. you can still adjust the little nut with the rotor on, There is a hole in the rotor (it may have a rubber grommet in it. Turn the rotor until the little hole is at the bottom, Adjust nut if you need to with a flat head screwdriver
8. WHEN DOING THE OTHER SIDE THE ADJUSTER NUT GOES THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION
9. re assemble, check handbrake, re adjust 10mm nut under handbrake cable if needed, repeat steps 2-8 if needed
how do i adjust the handbrake of a hyudai elantra 1998 model
Which year?
with a spanner.
To adjust the handbrake on a Volvo V70, start by ensuring the vehicle is on a flat surface and the wheels are chocked. Remove the center console cover to access the handbrake mechanism. Adjust the handbrake cable by turning the adjusting nut located at the base of the handbrake lever until you achieve the desired tension, ensuring that the handbrake engages securely without excessive travel. Finally, reassemble any removed components and test the handbrake for proper function.
Try looking under the middle console in your car, you should be able to adjust your handbrake from there
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Put the handbrake on and lift the rubber flap up just below the lever. Beneath that will be a 10mm nut, tighten that to adjust handbrake. 1993 micra should be about 5-7 clicks
Cable underneath has a nut(s) to adjust.
I have the same car. I just realize it has a automatic handbrake when shift the gear to park
Adjuster is underneath the van close to the handbrake itself. Pit or hoist advisable
To adjust the handbrake on a Citroën Xantia, first, ensure the car is on a flat surface and securely lift it using a jack. Remove the rear wheel and access the brake mechanism. Adjust the handbrake cable tension by turning the adjusting nut located near the rear of the handbrake lever until the desired tension is achieved, making sure the handbrake holds the car when engaged. Finally, test the handbrake by lowering the car and ensuring it holds securely on a slope.