Handbrake Adjustment (Clio 182)

[Kristophh]

Hi,

I've changed my caliper over, but struggled to unhook the handbrake cable from moving caliper arm.

I eventually managed it, but now I've put the new discs and pads on, I've got even less play in the arm to rehook the cable.

I've got the car up on axle stands, I've taken off 3 of the 4 bolts holding the heatshield on, but I'l still really struggling to get any more than 1/10 of a turn - which needless to say is taking me forever to adjust the tension.

What have you used to undo this nut before? I'm looking at deep sockets but I still dont know if they're deep enough to take the length of the bolt?


Kris.

 

[Fred@BTM]

no need to even touch the bolts/nuts, just bend it down at the bac and you'll see the adjuster nut

 

[jesus]

Got a Halfords tool set? Use the bendy socket attatchment thingies and a deep socket

 

[sporty-bloke]

Yep, what he just said

use a 10mm deep socket with a bendy knuckle attachment on it, then use a straight extension bar.... One that's long enough to clear the heat shield

 

[Kristophh]

All done, thanks for the tips everyone.