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Handbrake adjustment
Posted:
Sat Nov 13, 2010 3:02 pmby ShEfA
Hi all.
A few months ago I had my rear brake pads changed with a new set. My civic's got rear disc brakes. Bit by bit the hadbrake started to engage at the very top. Now I have to pull it almost all the way up so the car doesn't move. How can I adjust it? I've been told that it is not possible, because the cables will get disattached the next time I pull it. Is that right? If not, how can I soldve the problem?
Thanks!
Posted:
Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:08 pmby Gunni
u have to loosen up the cables all the way an adjust them again . if u over adjust them the hand brake will stop working, that is if all is ok ,calibers and cables.
Posted:
Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:38 pmby asianrob
to adjust the ebrake cables its a 12mm nut. get a deep socket and rachet. You can either remove your Arm rest/armrest delete or take out the rear ash tray on the armrest/armrest delete. from there. there's a 12mm bolt that you can adjust up and down. Factory is 8 clicks when you pull the ebrake up. to top position.
Posted:
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:19 pmby ShEfA
Now that your opinions are completely different... I am >
Posted:
Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:04 amby asianrob
Posted:
Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:05 amby asianrob
hope that helps you!
Posted:
Mon Nov 15, 2010 9:54 amby ShEfA
It does. Thanks
So it is safe to adjust with the nut, I had wrong info.
Posted:
Mon Nov 15, 2010 4:36 pmby asianrob
ShEfA wrote:It does. Thanks
So it is safe to adjust with the nut, I had wrong info.
anytime!
Posted:
Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:00 amby Eg6H2D
asianrob wrote:
damn in that case by these instructions my rear cables must be stretched out after 16years of use! replacemnet time!!!!!!
Posted:
Thu Nov 18, 2010 3:45 pmby Bielawa1
Mine became a real long yank to get it to engage. Garage that does all our family cars tightens them as part of a standard servicing .
Handy to know how it was done though.