Almera handbrake adjustment question

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Rob - 28 Oct 2004 15:33 GMT

Hi, the handbrake on my 2001 almera 1.5 is working ok but it clicks 5 or 6
times before it holds the car. On cars i've had before its usually set to
around 3 or 4 clicks. Trouble is i can't find out how to adjust it. Any
info much appreciated.

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ppointer@nospamindspring.com - 28 Oct 2004 16:08 GMT

> Hi, the handbrake on my 2001 almera 1.5 is working ok but it clicks 5 or 6
> times before it holds the car. On cars i've had before its usually set to
> around 3 or 4 clicks. Trouble is i can't find out how to adjust it. Any
> info much appreciated.

The procedure for auto-adjust is to back up the car at a moderate pace,
then use just the hand brake to stop the car. Do it a couple of times.
If this does not help, the auto-adjust may need its own adjusting!

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Rob - 29 Oct 2004 19:28 GMT

> The procedure for auto-adjust is to back up the car at a moderate pace,
> then use just the hand brake to stop the car. Do it a couple of times.
> If this does not help, the auto-adjust may need its own adjusting!

Tried this but its no different - still 6 clicks. Suppose its at the end of
its auto adjustment, but the brake shoes have plenty of lining left.

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