Handbrake

[andy4200]

Any tips for tightening it up???
I can feel it but can't get it to turn (not much space in there).

Anybody got some handy hints to make life a bit easier.

[FourWheelDrift]

Never had a good handbrake.

I think the more you try to get it to bite better the harder it will be to pull up and it could possibly break.

[kojak69]

Ditto. Mines crap too.

[andy4200]

I know it's cr@p but last night I pulled it on and it went completely slack. I think the plastic thingies slipped. I was going to try and tighten it up again and put some hose clips on the back side to try and stop it next time.

Meant to also add....
I assume tightening is toward the front of the car. Tried both directions but cant get enough leverage and my crowbar won't fit in the space.

[mike_e]

Shouldn't be that tight, are you aware that it's a two part adjuster? Did you release the handbrake first?

Loosen rearmost 'nut' first then use the other to adjust, (clockwise I think, but not 100% certain). Unless the cable is really covered in crud then it should be adjustable by hand. Make sure that the rear handbrake drums don't bind afterwards.

Mike

[andy4200]

I can see the two parts but it's like they're welded together.
It was adjusted about two months ago so it shouldn't be all caked in crud. I think I just can't get enough leverage.
Need a ramp!!!!