Adjust the handbrake

[clivvy]

me and mi mate checked the handbrake today, as it is a failure on my mot. We found that it may need adjusting, the passenger side "pulls" more than the drivers, but does seem to work. How do you actually adjust the cables? we obviously can see the adjuster thingy, but not 100% sure on the best way to go about adjusting correctly??

 

[zippy656]

http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/R20/br.pdf
page 35.. some where to start...

 

[clivvy]

thanks Zippy, very helpful. from what I read, I had better get a garage to do it, I dont have a "dynamo meter"!

 

[zippy656]

so what is a "dynamo meter"

 

[clivvy]

you tell me, its what it says in that manual, something about "load" and using that device...?

 

[jims-terrano]

Will this help in the downloads section.

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/downloads/workshop/wk21.pdf

Jim

 

[elty001]

have a look at this

had to do mine for its last mot.
i used this
http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/downloads/workshop/wk21.pdf
step by step guide :thumbs

 

[elty001]

read my mind jim:thumbs

 

[clivvy]

hmm, very useful, looks much simpler, might give it a bash next weekend, thanks guys!

 

[tezzer]

dont take to much notice of these manuals, half the time you end up with an head ache just reading them,

follow jims & elty001 guidance and dont worry about a dyno meter, the mot guy will check that for you on the rollers.:thumbs

 

[CaptLimey]

Clivvy
Siezed handbrake cables are a common problem causing the symptoms you have described. I've just replaced both of mine as they were causing the rear brakes to bind and like yours, one side was more effective than the other. According to my friendly mechanic mate, they frequently sieze or bind in the cable tubing where they are secured to mounting points and change direction abruptly. I removed and freed/lubricated mine over a year ago but it is highly likely that the recent winter weather, freezing conditions and salt strewn roads have caused yours, like mine, to sieze up. I'd recommend removing them and freeing/lubricating them (temporary solution) or replacing them. Milners do them for about 60 quid a piece.
Regards CL

 

[Toolbox]

Try
http://www.brakesint.co.uk/index.html

if you need new cables

 

[clivvy]

hmm...so might not be a case of simple adjustment? typical luck, now I might be looking at a furthur £60 per cable to replace? I'll see what the mechanic says i think as I dont know enough to judge if it needs replacing, or adjusting!

 

[jims-terrano]

hmm...so might not be a case of simple adjustment? typical luck, now I might be looking at a furthur £60 per cable to replace? I'll see what the mechanic says i think as I dont know enough to judge if it needs replacing, or adjusting!

If they are looking like they are seized, why don't you remove them and bathe them in releasing oil and free them off. It might be because it's been laid up for so long. If this frees them off you can buy aerosol chain grease which is liquid and then sets as grease, surely this sprayed down the cable after they are released has got to be good.

Jim T