adjusting handbrake cable

[cus]

hey. since having my new rear discs and pads put on, i get a lot of play in my handbrake, and its not working properly.

the handbrake can be freely moved about an inch or 2 without it clicking or the handbrake light coming on.

after that, i have to pull it as far as it'll go to grip!
is there any way or me adjusting the cable myself??

 

[m0rk]

just remove the trim around the HB - you can adjust the cables with a couple of 10mm open ended spanners

 

[cus]

is it the full trim? or can i get away with just pulling down the plastic flap at the back???

something to do tomorrow anyway :d

 

[m0rk]

it's about 6" behind the lever itself. I bet you will have to remove all of it

 

[enbracefan]

Handbrake

Hi,

i had the exact same problem but on my 05 Mk L/C/R

I ended up having to buy a new drivers side rear caliper due to caliper handbrake
adjustment leaver holding on and sticking all time thus not great braking or grip on handbrake.

you can also adjust the handbrake cable underneath the rear cigarette ashtray by pulling it out should reveal the handbrake adjusters inside gap. IF NOT THERE it will be under the centre console where handbrake leaver is e.t.c

Hope this helps!!!

 

[cus]

great thanks a lot! well i've just had new discs and pads fitted, and i dont want to be buying more! hopefully it just needs adjusting

 

[arron2004]

cus i had same problem on mine that much play it failed mot i just did as mork said and passed right through! they only annoying bit is getting the clips back on, on you gearknob gator if that makes sense

 

[cus]

its fine. i know what clips your talking about, and i've had that off alot of times, i've mastered the art of it lol.
i'll give it a go tomorrow hopefully, if the girlfriend gives me enough time to do it!