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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: CrazySX on February 11, 2018, 19:16

Title: Handbrake adjustment in line with the guide on here
Post by: CrazySX on February 11, 2018, 19:16
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Title: Re: Handbrake adjustment in line with the guide on here
Post by: Bossworld on March 14, 2018, 14:57
Thank you, I had mine working at what I thought was a reasonable level but frankly it did nothing to slow the car down if moving, and only really held on 6 clicks.

This is the first time I'd tried doing the lever adjustment with the engine on/brake pedal pressed.

Now holds on 3/4 clicks, or really really holds on when engaging the clutch in reverse/1st with 5 clicks.  More importantly, the levers are at the 1mm tolerance level to the stops, with the handbrake off.

Have to say, I find the car more willing to move with the handbrake on in 1st than reverse, don't know if it's something to do with different torque?  I'm used to FWD cards where because the handbraked wheels aren't driven, if the handbrake is on the car aint shifting.