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Old 23 August 2007, 11:15 PM
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Ive got trouble with the handbrake , it goes right up and just holds the car , How do you adjust it so it sits lower ? any help would be nice ... cheers WAZ
Old 24 August 2007, 07:34 AM
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Here you go , its a bit fiddly to do but easy enough



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Old 20 May 2008, 10:06 AM
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Just saved me some time, a 5 minute job with a pair of size 10 spanners
Old 20 May 2008, 10:43 AM
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and don't forget.....adjust the shoes first, then the lever cable if necessary (i.e. don't try and compensate for badly adjusted shoes by taking the cable in).
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My turn

I know where the interior adjustment is but before I do that where is the one underneath, followed the cables back to rear discs so where about on there?

Any pics?
Old 11 September 2008, 07:52 PM
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If you look behind the discs, nearer the centre, you'll see a rubber cover. Prise it off, then follow instructions as from Ian Godney. The cover is about 20mm x 10mm.

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Old 11 September 2008, 08:27 PM
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cheers

was trying to look today whilst having a mot done but was getting in his way!!!

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Old 12 September 2008, 12:17 AM
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I had mine adjust but they made an *** of them. The shoe makes contact even when the lever is down. Do I just knock it back 3-4 clicks then adjust the cable to fix this.
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When I adjust them , if you rock the disc side to side slightly ( an inch either way ) you can feel if they are dragging , when I do them I get it so it's just starting to drag , and then back it off slightly , you will feel the difference when you move the disc.
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Old 12 September 2008, 11:21 AM
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I'll do that today so. Thanks, Eric.
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