Anyone out there know how to adjust the handbrake on a 166?
Mine just failed the Mot cos the handbrake was just 11%.
Calipers are working and I have now ...
Anyone out there know how to adjust the handbrake on a 166?
Mine just failed the Mot cos the handbrake was just 11%.
Calipers are working and I have now fitted new cables but the handbrake is still crap unless you apply the handbrake while the footbrake is pressed and then release the footbrake.
adjustment is through the 13mm nut under the handbrake lever itself, pull back the boot a little and you will see it. Sounds more like the pads are not up against the discs enough, I would slacken the handbrake off more and depress the pedal several times to rotate the pistons out a bit, then go back to the handbrake adjuster.
The handbrake should only be adjusted after replacing the rear brake pads, handbrake cables and rear brake calipers, as play due to wear is compensated for automatically.
Position the vehicle on the lift.
Remove the handbrake boot.
Disconnect the handbrake cables from the rear brake calipers.
Operate the brake pedal vigorously at least ten times.
Connect the handbrake cables to the rear brake calipers.
Lift the handbrake lever as far as the third click on the sector gear.
Tighten the adjustment nut on the handbrake lever until the rear wheels are not braked.
Check that the rear wheels are free when the lever is in the rest position.
Thanks for all your help, I tried the methods above several times and managed to just get enough to pass the Mot but the handbrake is still poor on its own but rock solid if I put my foot on the brakes momentarily while applying the handbrake and also the lever comes up further while the foot brake is depressed.
I don't know what else I can do really, the cables are new and the pads have been change recently and the calipers seem to be working properly.
Re: 166 Handbrake Adjustment
