Hi. I have found this handbrake fix in previous post by searching. Has this worked for anyone or not ???
Quotehere i tell u guys my secret tips to adjust the handbrake.
1. loosen your handbrake cable adjuster to fully loose.
2. with engine running, press your brake (foot brake) for 50 times.
3. re-adjust your handbrake adjuster to your desired level.
and, viola.. the problem is solved. at least it works for me..
OK. If that works all well and good. If not. Is there a guide on how to replace the handbrake cable. I really have searched. I hear you may have to drop out the fuel tank, and the air con pipes are in the way. What about a guide on how to check over the calipers to make sure they are working properly ??? s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Yep it works and its an abbreviation of the official approach which Roger posted towards the bottom of this thread (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8327)
Many of us have left the rear console screws out for easier access in the future.
OK.
QuoteIt doesn't look all that easy as just tightening the nut - here's the 2000-03 instructions:-
1. CHECK PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
Pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the number
of clicks.
Parking brake lever travel at 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 lbf):
5 – 8 clicks
If incorrect, adjust the parking brake.
2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
(a) Remove the console box.
(b) Loosen the lock nut and loosen the adjusting nut until the
left and right parking brake cranks touch the stopper pin.
(c) Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with the
thread force at about 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) for 10 times.
(d) Tighten the adjusting nut until the cable has no looseness.
(e) Pull the parking brake lever up strongly once.
(f) Release the parking brake lever.
(g) Turn the adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct.
(h) Tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)
(i) Release the parking brake lever and check the brake drag
of the rear brake by turning the rear wheel.
(j) Check that the left and right brake cranks touch the stopper
pin under the condition in which the parking brake lever
is released.
(k) Check that the brake indicator light comes on when operating
the parking brake lever.
(l) Install the console box.
So say ive already done this and one side works fine but the other you can turn by hand. Im guessing the cable is stretched ? Any instructions on replacing the cable knocking around on here ??
If you have tried the above process, could you post a picture of the cable t-piece (top view with the handbrake fully applied). I didn't get one when I had the same problem.
I can give a guide from memory if it looks like the same issue.
Ill be attempting this method on saturday. Ill post a picture on monday if I am still buggered.
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