Emile1920 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hello, so the handbrake on my new (second hand) aygo is right at the top of tje ratchet inside the car. Do anyone know how to adjust it, i know it not on the outside as i had it lifted up last week at the garage and i snuck a look. Many thanksEmile Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unklian 18 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hi Emile.Firstly, you need to remove the handbrake shroud.If you look straight downwards, there are 2 bolts, 1 each side of the handbrake. In the biro / CD slots.Remove these. (You will need a socket with a long extension). From memory, 8mm or 10mm.Pivot the shroud up & forwards. At the rear of the handbrake mechanism, you will see a Nylock nut on a long threaded rod. Adjust clockwise to take up some of the slack. 8mm or 10mm spanner I think.Don't overdo it and have your rear brakes sticking on.Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emile1920 0 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Brilliant I'll attempt it Tomorrow :-) I once adjusted one of our farms Tractors hand brake and completely unbalance and locked the brakes on, you learn from your mistakes ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil White 16 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 The rear brake shoes might need adjusting manually as the automatic adjusters often don't work efficiently resulting in a long handbrake lever movement. If you adjust the handbrake alone you might me masking the root cause. Incorrectly adjusted brakes are no substitute for correctly adjusted ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unklian 18 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Totally agree.That would me my first job. However......Without being rude, If somebody asks how to find the rear brake cable adjuster, I'd suspect they wouldn't be comfortable stripping, re-assembling & adjusting rear shoes.I'm OK with stuff like that but I'd rather help somebody to take up a bit of slack rather than them re-assemble the rear shoes wrongly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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