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YLD GEM
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 Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 8:53 pm Post subject: handbrake cable?? |
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Just wondering if anyone can tell me how to tighten my handbrake cable? How long does it take and is it easier enough to do while up on a jack or do ya have to chuck it up on a hoist??
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Andrew65
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| Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: handbrake cable?? |
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It takes about 5 mins and all you need is a 12mm spanner.
You could even do it with the car on the ground.
Have fun.. |
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CuGem
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| Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: handbrake cable?? |
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pop the rear end up with handbrake off
about the middle of the car the cable divides at a yoke. loosen the locknut and adjust the other nut up to get rid of slack. you want to pull handbrake on and off a few times after that and recheck for slack at fully off. you want the hb full on about 1/2 way thru lever travel. release it and check the wheels spin freely. you're done. |
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