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May 16, 2018 | 10:38 AM

Hornsby044

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Handbrake issues

I’ve reached the end of my tether!

2005 WRX - I’ve changed the rear disc and pads and fitted Godspeed refurbed 2 pots. Whilst it was in pieces I changed the handbrake shoes and springs.

Problem is the handbrake doesn’t work....I’ve adjusted it at the back and in the car, but just can’t get it to work. Operating the handbrake with the disc off shows the shoes move but not very much.

Any ideas????

At the point of binning the car as I’ve had enough of it!

May 16, 2018 | 11:02 AM

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were the shoes the same as the ones you took out ?

May 16, 2018 | 11:10 AM

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Good question, I’ve no idea. Didn’t think about that. I’ll have to whip the new ones off and compare with the old ones.

Cheers

May 16, 2018 | 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hornsby044

Good question, I’ve no idea. Didn’t think about that. I’ll have to whip the new ones off and compare with the old ones.

Cheers

Being honest, unless the old ones are knackered, as they get so little use, id be tempted to refit the ones that worked before.

May 16, 2018 | 06:44 PM

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Check that the shoe spreader at the inside top hasn't slipped down. I had this happen once and the handbrake was useless. The balance bar behind the handbrake lever couldn't cope with the massive difference/