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Tighten Handbrake?

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:10 pm
by TonyZetecS
Hi ive got a 59 plate zetec s. And ive noticed my handbrakes been getting quite loose recently :(
Anyone know how i can tighten it?

Thanks :)

Re: Tighten Handbrake?

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:56 pm
by TonyZetecS
No one?!

Re: Tighten Handbrake?

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:46 am
by Billy_boy11
Is it drums or discs on the back axle?

Tighten Handbrake?

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:45 pm
by patterson
Billy_boy11 wrote:Is it drums or discs on the back axle?
Drums

Most cars have a nut on the cable which you can tighten found on the hand break end. Not sure on fiesta though

Re: Tighten Handbrake?

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:09 am
by Billy_boy11
Got to remove the drum if you tighten it at the shoes end

wheel off 2 securing screws out the drum and gently prise and tap with a hammer and the drum will come off the with a small screw driver adjust the shoes with the adjuster screw
its a simply job when you done it once