Parking Brake

[Blodders02]

My 58 plate has failed its MOT due to the o/s rear parking brake not working. Is this an adjuster or a problem with the shoes?

[alan333]

My 58 plate has failed its MOT due to the o/s rear parking brake not working. Is this an adjuster or a problem with the shoes?

Not working, or not working adequately?

If not working then could be the cable, if not working adequately then try adjusting the shoes.

[Blodders02]

Thanks for that. It's working at 13% while the other side would hold a freight train.

[alan333]

Thanks for that. It's working at 13% while the other side would hold a freight train.

Probably adjustment of the shoes then.

[scottydog123]

I had the cable on one side snag up with dirt on my last car a 58 plate, my mechanic had me sit in the car pulling the hand brake up & down while he sprayed it with lube & pulling it till it freed. Worked a treat.