Handbrake is useless

littlened · 12th February 2013, 20:28

I have to really yank the handbrake on for it to do anything.

Recently fitted new discs, pads, shoes and compensator.

Any ideas on what the problem could be?

carlpenn · 12th February 2013, 20:30

Did you use Arctics Modified Compensator?

Cables could be stretched at worst (If Modified fitted) or just not adjusted Handbrake properly

suzublu · 12th February 2013, 20:32

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Originally Posted by littlened

I have to really yank the handbrake on for it to do anything.

Recently fitted new discs, pads, shoes and compensator.

Any ideas on what the problem could be?

How many times have i told you,if you need help,let me know!

HarryM1BYT · 12th February 2013, 20:34

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Originally Posted by littlened

I have to really yank the handbrake on for it to do anything.

Recently fitted new discs, pads, shoes and compensator.

Any ideas on what the problem could be?

How many clicks, to fully apply the handbrake?

littlened · 12th February 2013, 20:35

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Originally Posted by suzublu

How many times have i told you,if you need help,let me know!

I can fix most problems myself once I know what the cause is, sometimes it's just getting to the bottom of the problem.

littlened · 12th February 2013, 20:36

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

How many clicks, to fully apply the handbrake?

After three click it feels like its applied, but its not. After 7 clicks its better, but not good enough to hold the car on a hill.

I fitted a modified compensator too.

suzublu · 12th February 2013, 20:37

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Originally Posted by littlened

I can fix most problems myself once I know what the cause is, sometimes it's just getting to the bottom of the problem.

Best of luck then

littlened · 12th February 2013, 20:44

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Best of luck then

I don't wish to come across as rude or ungrateful, so sorry if that's how it sounds.

I enjoy fixing my own problems and get a huge sense of achievement from it, but sometime you just need help from others to diagnose the problem.

MrDoodles · 12th February 2013, 20:45

How far down the thread is the nut on the adjuster at the handbrake end?

suzublu · 12th February 2013, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlened

I don't wish to come across as rude or ungrateful, so sorry if that's how it sounds.

I enjoy fixing my own problems and get a huge sense of achievement from it, but sometime you just need help from others to diagnose the problem.

Sometimes it's easier to show you the solution,rather than do it in words on a screen.Certainly not going to do it for you,just point at things & say "Do that"

12th February 2013, 20:28	#1
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MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	How far down the thread is the nut on the adjuster at the handbrake end?