ph1 handbrake adjustment

[BoomOne]

So i did a search and found out that the ph1's handbrake can be adjusted by taking the cover off and messing with the adjustment screw or something.. so i have take the base cover of my handbrake off, but still have the plastic bits on the handbrake itself.. and i have no idea where this nut/bolt/screw is to adjust it..

help for a doofus please

 

[BoomOne]

bumps

 

[bmh.01]

Underneath, if you remove the exhaust centre section heatshield its above that.

 

[BoomOne]

?? isnt that for the ph2?
Ive read that the ph1's is by the leaver and not under the car. dunno i could be wrong

 

[bmh.01]

They're all the same as far as I know.

 

[BoomOne]

ok cool man.. maybe someone who has done can confirm. anyone els know?

 

[caister]

Some cars have the adjustment inside the car but most have to be adjusted underneath the car. Its a git to do. Its on my to-do list!!!!

 

[Jay Payne]

My 'W' plate phase 1 has it on the handbrake lever inside the car. my old phse 2 '02' plate was from underneath.

On the phase 1 iirc it has a torx screw on either side of the cover over the handbrake. 10mm nut to adjust it

 

[BoomOne]

Ok I got that cover off with the torx screws and now I see two nuts that look like they are holding the handbrake plate to the car. i dont have to take the cover off the shaft of the actual handbrake do I ?

 

[Jay Payne]

This might help^

You might have to take the cover off the handbrake lever too/only cant really remember.

if u havent got that then im guessing its underneath the car.....................and a b*****d!

 

[BoomOne]

damn mines underneath.. thanks guys

 

[davebem]

As above is the easiest way. However not all of them have the nut there. Some have both, others just have the adjuster on the cable which is above the cat heat shield.

 

[caister]

My 'W' plate phase 1 has it on the handbrake lever inside the car. my old phse 2 '02' plate was from underneath.

On the phase 1 iirc it has a torx screw on either side of the cover over the handbrake. 10mm nut to adjust it

My PH1 is underneath

 

[Jay Payne]

Wonder what it depends on, must be a build date thing.

 

[BoomOne]

ye damn it sux

 

[GarethM]

mine is underneath too didnt think it was too bad to adjust though

 

[davebem]

If its underneath youll need some decent torx keys, I borrowed some to put in my torque wrench as they were very tight to remove the shield. You will also need a deep socket to get at the nut.

 

[chris blue]

Thread revival- mines a March 2001 Y reg Phase 1, so as its late its gonna be under the car, right?
If so CBA LOL