Handbrake problem

[bridders]

Just pulled the handbrake on only for it to pull alot further than it should, its pulled out of where it sits at one side so it's loose, i guess the cables snapped?

 

[bmh.01]

correct, new cable time.

 

[Perry]

I've just done something similar but it's not light enough to check - the handbrake is still working though, but the lever seems quite weak - is the cable in two parts or something?

 

[bmh.01]

One short piece from the back of the actual handbrake lever to under the car to a balancer bar where the two that go to the back wheel attach. Remove the exhaust centre section headshield and you'll be able to see said bar and cables.

 

[James.f]

how do you adjust them tighter then bmh ??

 

[bmh.01]

They're self adjusting (apparently), hold the brake pedal down and operate the handbrake a few times and they should self adjust. Otherwise you can tighten them up on the balencer plate with a nut but it'll probably make them drag a bit tbh.

 

[Perry]

I've just phoned Eurocarparts up and they said although they list them on the website, they dont actually do them as there's about six different lengths and so what I have to do is go to the main dealers after I've took the cable off and they'd match it up - wtf?

Has anyone got any suggestions or can tell me where I can get one from, the dealers sounds quite expensive....

 

[Perry]

Just phoned up Renault and they want £23 for one, which isn't bad - I expected a lot more tbh.