Handbrake adjustment question
03-14-2007, 09:56 PM
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Seared
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Handbrake adjustment question
I recently replaced my rotors/pads/sensors/spiders. In order to remove the rear rotors, I adjusted the star wheel all the way in on both sides, allowing the old rotors to come off. If I recall correctly, I may have moved the star wheel 10 semi-rotations or so. I need to make the handbrake operational again.
Are there any pointers with respect to amount of drag, etc. when expanding the shoes again? Should I treat the adjustment like any normal brake drum setup - adjust the star wheels until drag is felt, then back off slightly? By the looks of the exposed mechanism, it's quite simple in design. I suspect the rear of the car should be off the ground (again!) in order for both axles to revolve as needed?
Andreas
Are there any pointers with respect to amount of drag, etc. when expanding the shoes again? Should I treat the adjustment like any normal brake drum setup - adjust the star wheels until drag is felt, then back off slightly? By the looks of the exposed mechanism, it's quite simple in design. I suspect the rear of the car should be off the ground (again!) in order for both axles to revolve as needed?
Andreas
