How do you adjust handbrake cable on drum brakes?
Turning the nut on the cable adjuster clockwise will shorten the cable assembly, making it taut. Do this in a few increments at a time, as you don’t want to tighten the cable so much that it makes the shoes drag against the drum. You only want the shoes to engage when the parking brake lever is engaged.
How long does a handbrake cable last?
It’s also possible for the attachment points to corrode and rust, freezing the cable, or even breaking. If the cable or connectors/attachments breaks while the parking brake is engaged, you will not be able to disengage the system. There is no set lifespan for your parking brake release cable.
Where do the cables go to adjust the handbrake?
All three can be adjusted. Some cars have a pair of handbrake cables separated by a relay lever located under the car. A primary cable runs from the handbrake lever to the relay lever; a secondary cable goes from the relay lever to the brakes.
How does a handbrake adjuster on a disc brake work?
There are many types of adjuster, but they all have the same effect that of shortening or lengthening the cable. The handbrake pads on some disc brakes are separate from the pads operated by the hydraulic system. A single adjustment compensates for wear on separate pads and for cable stretch.
When do you need to adjust the handbrake on a MG?
If the handbrake lever is coming up higher than it should, it’s an definite tell-tale that adjustment is needed. Sometimes the handbrake, and rear brakes in general, seem to run out of adjustment.
How do you adjust the handbrake on a clevis?
Tighten the locknut and refit the clevis pin with a new split pin. After adjusting, hold the adjuster nut steady while tightening the locknut. On most cars with all-round disc brakes , the handbrake operates on the rear discs, but on a few cars it operates on the front discs.