Punto Handbrake

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Dan - 01 May 2004 15:53 GMT

Hey all

I'm a bit convuzzled and was hoping someone here might be able to help.

The handbrake on my 1995 Punto 90 has never been great and only just passed
through the MOT last year and was looking to buy new parts. Before I bought
said parts (Shoes and /or drums) I checked the wear limits on the parts
installed and they all seem to be within tolerance. (Shoes with 4mm friction
material, drums at JUST under 181mm)

I replaced both cables before the last MOT and like I said, the guy let it
through with an advice note.

I have adjusted the handbrake adjuster well beyond the limits FIAT intended
but still to no avail.

Please...someone gimme a clue as to what's going on.

Dan

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undergraduate-car-mechanic - 01 May 2004 16:51 GMT

top tip too improve your punto handbrake.
slacked the handbrake cable right off at the handbrake leaver.
pump the brake pedal, you should hear a noise from the rear drums.
re-tighten the handbrake cable.

if the brakes still no good, replace the shoes.
the automatic adjusters on the brake shoes are very poor and ware out
which will be the case.

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Dan - 01 May 2004 17:48 GMT

just done what you suggested, no improvement :-(

off we go to the parts dealer to get some new shoes i guess.

thanks for the reply and help.

Dan

> top tip too improve your punto handbrake.
> slacked the handbrake cable right off at the handbrake leaver.
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> the automatic adjusters on the brake shoes are very poor and ware out
> which will be the case.

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Dan - 03 May 2004 15:16 GMT

seems there might be something i'm missing here.

New shoes fitted but still no improvement.
They seemed to adjust OK after fitting since the required clicking noise did
emminate from both sides but the handbrake lever is nearly vertical with
very little friction.

Help?

> Hey all
>
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> Dan

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