Omega Owners Forum
Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Albatross on 11 October 2008, 12:44:59
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My handbrake lever pulls all the way up and still doesn't hold the car that well.
Is this likely to be a cable problem or shoes?
I have some new shoes on their way from James which I am going to fit anyway.
If it is cable related, what are my options? Can I tension it and, if so, how?
Thanks
Nathan
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Another Omega disease...
Mine does the same !
Any advice welcome then !
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I knew there was a reason that Marks DTM did that excellent guide in Maintenence Guides section, just so everyone can ignore it ;)
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Here you go guys.....................
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564750
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lol you can cheat and adjust it on the auto adjuster which is behind the rear disc- it's a nice way of adjusting them independantly- worked for me
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lol you can cheat and adjust it on the auto adjuster which is behind the rear disc- it's a nice way of adjusting them independantly- worked for me
Do it as per the guide, there is no other way to properly do it.
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lol you can cheat and adjust it on the auto adjuster which is behind the rear disc- it's a nice way of adjusting them independantly- worked for me
Do it as per the guide, there is no other way to properly do it.
Indeed, as I proved to myself today with all stripped down, reassembled and adjusted. :y :y
No short cuts are possible is my opinion for what it is worth! ::) ::) ::) ::)
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maybe change the shoes and see if that helps, youll have to readjust when fitting anyway iirc ;)
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hi...mine did the same......the adjusters can be done at the wheels however its a short term fix if mine was anything to go by....the cable may be stretched .
I had the cables replaced ...if i remember they cost about £26 from autovaux in wakefield.
It cost about 20 quid to fit by my local mobile mechanic.
monza
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I knew there was a reason that Marks DTM did that excellent guide in Maintenence Guides section, just so everyone can ignore it ;)
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I knew there was a reason that Marks DTM did that excellent guide in Maintenence Guides section, just so everyone can ignore it ;)
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I asked for a diagnosis, not just a how to. Not that funny really. Just a bit sarcy TBH.
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I asked for a diagnosis, not just a how to. Not that funny really. Just a bit sarcy TBH.
Until handbrake is checked and properly adjusted, its impossible to do any diags ;)
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Did this job myself this afternoon. Handbrake was hitting the armrest to get it to hold the car, so needed doing.
DId it as per the guide but I found that I didn't need to disturb the heatshields to access the handbrake cable adjuster bolt - a 13mm ratchet spanner was perfect and easy to reach with the shield bent down a few cms.
Getting those shoes springs back on again was a bit of a trial though, but the long-nosed pliers and spanner method overcame in the end!
I found that the inside pads on each side were pretty well seized, so it was worthwhile just to get these cleaned up, filed and re-greased. Made quite a difference back on the road.