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Old 11-15-2005, 03:07 PM
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Tightening my handbrake
I must pull my handbrake up pretty far (more clicks than it says normal) and it doesnt hold firm on a hill. it has about 3/4-1" of play when not engaged. What is the correct proceure to tighten it?
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Old 11-15-2005, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2KmaxSE
I must pull my handbrake up pretty far (more clicks than it says normal) and it doesnt hold firm on a hill. it has about 3/4-1" of play when not engaged. What is the correct proceure to tighten it?
Sounds like you need to bleed your brakes...
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Old 11-15-2005, 03:36 PM
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pull the ebrake up high...you will see a hole that leads to a tighten nut...the size is 10mm...turn it clockwise to tighten the ebrake
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thank you...i see where it is...just need to get a longer socket now..lol
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