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handbrake travel
« on: 28 July 2015, 07:05:34 »
Is there a regulation as to how much it should move before locking the wheels? Like how many clicks? MOT due in 2 weeks and it only moves 2 clicks since garage changed rear discs.. Will it be ok for the MOT like this?
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #1 on: 28 July 2015, 07:12:49 »
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #2 on: 28 July 2015, 07:28:41 »
Oh well that answers that then 😌... Trip to garage for adjustment before MOT then.
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #3 on: 28 July 2015, 08:30:46 »
I meant doesnt sound a problem....read the book in the link
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #4 on: 28 July 2015, 08:33:48 »
I did?? Think I misread it then 😁  and I am in work trying to read stuff on a cracked phone screen too
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #5 on: 28 July 2015, 08:39:22 »
If its an Omega and applies in only two clicks it needs setting up properly
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #6 on: 28 July 2015, 08:41:06 »
Bugger
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #7 on: 28 July 2015, 09:03:00 »
Quote from: vauxsull on 28 July 2015, 08:41:06
Bugger
Easily done... just follow the guide on here :y

4-6 clicks is the target iirc :-\
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #8 on: 28 July 2015, 09:10:05 »
I think that for MOT purposes as long as the brake holds when applied and releases properly then you should be OK.  :-\

It does sound a bit tight though.  ;)
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #9 on: 28 July 2015, 09:12:51 »
Wasn't like that before garage changed rear discs.
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #10 on: 28 July 2015, 09:13:40 »
Does it involve removal of heat shield?
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #11 on: 28 July 2015, 09:29:38 »
Depends, first thing to do is check the handbrake cables and ensure there is some slack when the handbrake is released, if there is then no need to remove heat shields to adjust cable (but given the symptoms you have there wont be slack  :y)
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #12 on: 28 July 2015, 09:38:02 »
I seee... So could be looking at several snapped heat shield nuts then on removal....
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #13 on: 28 July 2015, 09:51:36 »
You can get to it without removing the heat shields with a deep socket (13mm from memory) on a couple of extension bars.
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Re: handbrake travel
« Reply #14 on: 28 July 2015, 10:03:11 »
Didn't know this? This I like the sound of... I have access to a pit at work this Saturday so I shall have a play with it then... Along with wazzing up the rear brake pipes with some emery paper and repainting them .. And change oil and do front discs and pads.... :D
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