The-T-Bar MGF Forum

Saturday, 05 19th

Last update07:26:06 PM

Font Size

SCREEN

Profile

Layout

Menu Style

Apply Reset
Mod My Site
Welcome, Guest
Forgot your password? Forgot your username? Create an account
Reply Topic
New Topic
  • Page:
  • 1

TOPIC: Handbrake cables - How to adjust.

Handbrake cables - How to adjust. 2 years ago #13021

Map
When I fitted new rear calipers, these instructions were useful in setting up the handbrake properly.

They could be utilised, after fitting new pads, or to correctly adjust the cables.



N.B. You can wind out the piston effectively with long-nosed pliers, rather than buy the special tool.
David
Last Edit: 1 year, 2 months ago by David Aiketgate.
Reply Quote

Re: Handbrake cables - How to adjust. 1 year, 6 months ago #17709

Map
Once this adjustment has been completed, if the handbrake lever in the cabin is loose, you can adjust the slack by removing the centre cubby box. There is an adjuster nut under it, adjust until the lever returns to the rest position and the warning light stays off. If after this you have a flickering brake light consult this:- HOW TO.
David
Reply Quote

Re: Handbrake cables - How to adjust. 1 year, 3 months ago #20681

Map
david aiketgate wrote:
Once this adjustment has been completed, if the handbrake lever in the cabin is loose, you can adjust the slack by removing the centre cubby box. There is an adjuster nut under it, adjust until the lever returns to the rest position and the warning light stays off. If after this you have a flickering brake light consult this:- HOW TO.


Just a point of clarification:-

When taking up the slack with the adjuster nut, it is vital that you don't overtighten it such that you pull the calliper levers away from their stops. Or the handbrake will not operate correctly.
David
Reply Quote
Reply Topic
New Topic
  • Page:
  • 1
The-T-Bar MGF & MG TF Enthusiasts Forum
MGF & MG TF Community Forums
How Tos
David Aiketgate's Guides

Birthdays

SHarman , pacer in 1 day , chappers in 3 days , ahussain in 4 days , BRIGGSY in 6 days , dave101 in 6 days , xad3888 in 6 days , dawkins in 8 days , Starlight2705 in 8 days , Ian V in 9 days
Powered by Kunena
Time to create page: 0.46 seconds
You are here: The-T-Bar Forum
Copyright © 2012 The-T-Bar MGF Forum. All Rights Reserved.
Find us on Facebook