Handbrake

[pwd95]

Looks like the handbrake pad has come loose. Should this be attached to something in order to replace? Haven't got a bible at the mo. What's the routine? Cheers.

[nwarner]

That's exactly what happened to mine. It should be attached to a metal backplate that bolts to tha handbrake caliper. Obviously you will need some new pads. Good luck fitting them as it's very awkward and ther's not much room up there. You have to remove the handbrake calipers from the brake calipers which are held on by 2 bolts with locking tabs. While you have them off make sure the auto adjuster is working OK.

Also the new ones take a while to bed in so the handbrake will be rubbish for a while.

Edited by nwarner on Thursday 3rd June 10:05