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YLD GEM
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 8:53 pm    Post subject: handbrake cable?? Reply with quote

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??

Thanks heaps
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Andrew65
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 9:28 pm    Post subject: Re: handbrake cable?? Reply with quote

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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Joined: 07 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 9:30 pm    Post subject: Re: handbrake cable?? Reply with quote

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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