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Posted: **Tue May 02, 2006 4:47 pm**

Can you improve your handbrake's leverage by using the adjusters on the calipers?

I've just adjusted mine using the knob on the lever to the point of dragging and it is still very weak. I have plenty of meat left on the pads and they are wearing evenly so it doesn't look like a balance issue. I also got underneath to check the cables and all three are nice and tight so nothing seems to have snapped.

Any thoughts?

Posted: **Tue May 02, 2006 4:59 pm**

You should back off the handbrake cables so there nice and loose then adjust the caliper till the pads just touch then back of 1/3 off a turn
then readjust then hand brake cable to 5-7 notches(click's)
need any help stop around theres always beer in the fridge

Posted: **Tue May 02, 2006 5:16 pm**

Cheers Russell!

Certainly makes sense. I'll give that a crack and if all else fails, I'll have to come and empty your fridge. :mrgreen:

Posted: **Tue May 02, 2006 8:48 pm**

Russellb wrote:[

Well as of now the fridge is empty so if you come around you might like to bring some

NAR will be refilled at lunch tomorrow

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NA6 handbrake adjustment: caliper adjusters?

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