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Old 07 July 2021, 06:03 PM
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Hi , how do I adjust my handbrake on my 01 bugeye wrx thanks
Old 07 July 2021, 06:06 PM
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From underneath rubber grommet in the backplate.
Old 07 July 2021, 07:07 PM
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Cheers is that on both sides , what about any slack on the cable
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Yes leave cable alone till handbrake is adjusted.
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The backplate adjustment adjusts the shoes. If however it’s the cable that is too loose the adjustment is at the handbrake lever. You’d need to remove the centre console to access the adjustment bolt/nut. But yes check the adjustment at the shoes first.
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Cheers will do
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