How to tighten handbrake cable

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04 December 2012, 07:42 PM

steve71

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How to tighten handbrake cable

Hi guys could somebody tell me how to tighten the handbrake as mine is really high and not the best lol thanks in advance Steve

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04 December 2012, 07:50 PM

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There is a nut under the handbrake leaver , just tighten it up a bit, but best checking the handbrake shoes and adjusting them first.
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04 December 2012, 08:33 PM

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A search might turn up how to adjust the shoes, it was originally posted by Ian godney (Of Godspeed).

Do that first BEFORE adjusting the cable.

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