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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegalyn on 05 October 2007, 15:39:36

Title: Parking break woops brake
Post by: omegalyn on 05 October 2007, 15:39:36

Hi there,
I Cant find the star wheel adguster for the drivers side handbrake. I thought is was at about 11 or 1oclock but all I can see is a spring I think.
Thanks.

PS have seen the guide. is it at the bottom on the drivers side???

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: hotel21 on 05 October 2007, 16:10:37

If you turn the rear disc so that the access hole is just past 12 oclock towards the front of the car, irrespective of whichever side you are on, you should be able to see in with the use of a good torch.  Its very difficult to look, hold the torch and hold the screwdriver at the same time.  The job is just done by feel.....

The adjuster is at 12 oclock, as in this image, easier seen when the disc is removed.   :y

(http://images.omegaowners.com/images/guides/servicing_rear_brakes/IMG_0531.jpg)

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: omegalyn on 05 October 2007, 16:15:49

Thanks for that.
I Have found the cog, do I turn it up or down on the drivers side??

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: philayl on 05 October 2007, 16:16:28

Hi, I found the easiest way to do this was to remove the disc, then adjust the star wheel until the disc was just tight going back on. Worked o.k. for me and a lot quicker.

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: omegalyn on 05 October 2007, 16:22:08

Thanks for that
I wish I had the time, and mot on monday!!!!!

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: hotel21 on 05 October 2007, 16:34:27

Quote

Thanks for that.
I Have found the cog, do I turn it up or down on the drivers side??

I cannot recall which way to turn it.  If you turn it until the disc cannot be turned, then you have moved it the wrong way, so do the opposite!!   ;D

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: omegalyn on 05 October 2007, 16:35:23

Thank for all the help guy’s. got it to hold whilst I tightened up the wheels, so I hope that is ok for the man.
Thanks again
Lyn.

Title: Re: Parking break woops brake
Post by: ians on 05 October 2007, 16:51:01

I hate that job.  Been there and shared your frustration mate!

Good luck with the mot :y