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Handbrake issue
« on: 28 October 2009, 22:39:17 »
Hello everyone

My newly aquired MV6 is haivng its MOT on Friday and im having one problem

THE HANDBRAKE

Ive taken both back wheels off and adjusted them so so that they just start to bind. I then turned the adjuster back slightly so there was free movement in the discs, wheels back on HEY PRESTO the handbrake works EXCEPT FOR ONE THING!!!
The drivers side when the handbarek is applied works well with no faults
Passenger side works but when the car is driven the outside of the drum is hot when the drivers is cool

Any ideas?

Should i try winding it looser maybe?
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #1 on: 28 October 2009, 22:45:07 »
prob have got the passenger side one a bit tighter thats all, just try winding it off slightly and see how it goes
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #2 on: 28 October 2009, 22:47:27 »
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prob have got the passenger side one a bit tighter thats all, just try winding it off slightly and see how it goes

I hope thats the issue!!

Ive bought new shoes just incase

If its not that what could it be?
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #3 on: 28 October 2009, 22:49:53 »
if not the above issue could be sticking adjuster, cant really see it being owt else cus that is there sole and only purpose is to only work when the handbrake is applied, they could be slightly seized or sticking
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #4 on: 28 October 2009, 22:51:43 »
It could be that the pass. side isn't running as true as the driver's side :-/ so if backed off one or two clicks should be OK :).
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #5 on: 28 October 2009, 22:51:55 »
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Hello everyone

My newly aquired MV6 is haivng its MOT on Friday and im having one problem

THE HANDBRAKE

Ive taken both back wheels off and adjusted them so so that they just start to bind. I then turned the adjuster back slightly so there was free movement in the discs, wheels back on HEY PRESTO the handbrake works EXCEPT FOR ONE THING!!!
The drivers side when the handbarek is applied works well with no faults
Passenger side works but when the car is driven the outside of the drum is hot when the drivers is cool

Any ideas?

Should i try winding it looser maybe?



Hope you released the handbrake cable adjuster before adjusting shoes  :y
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #6 on: 28 October 2009, 22:58:07 »
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Hope you released the handbrake cable adjuster before adjusting shoes  :y
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Not being thick but where is the adjuster located? This is my first Omega so unsure
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #7 on: 28 October 2009, 23:07:24 »
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Hope you released the handbrake cable adjuster before adjusting shoes  :y
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Not being thick but where is the adjuster located? This is my first Omega so unsure[/quote]

 Its above the heat shield above and behind the gearbox :y.
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #8 on: 28 October 2009, 23:10:59 »
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Hope you released the handbrake cable adjuster before adjusting shoes  :y

Not being thick but where is the adjuster located? This is my first Omega so unsure[/quote]

Its above the heat shield above and behind the gearbox :y.
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Thanks for adding that Pete   :y
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #9 on: 28 October 2009, 23:19:14 »
Thanks everyone!

I shall try it again tomorrow and let you all know what the issue was along with some piccies of my Omegatron lol
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #10 on: 29 October 2009, 09:21:52 »
Follow the guide!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152564750

And dont back them off if they bind slightly or are not running true, drive for a while and they will adjust to the drum profile.
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #11 on: 29 October 2009, 13:32:59 »
Make sure the handbrake pull-off springs are present. They hook into the operating arm/cable where it enters the backplate and run bakwards to a hole in the backplate. One or both are often missing.
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #12 on: 29 October 2009, 18:52:58 »
As MDTM says, use the guide ;)


Also don't rule out wheel bearing causing the heat...
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #13 on: 29 October 2009, 20:42:44 »
And don't be tempted to take any shortcuts with the guide, follow it to the letter. the guy who made that guide knows his stuff :y
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Re: Handbrake issue
« Reply #14 on: 30 October 2009, 20:22:53 »
Well everyone i have found out what my problem, its the handbrake cable itself!

I took the car for its MOT today and she failed on the following:

01, Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement
02, Nearside rear (main pipe) Brake pipe excessively corroded
03, Offside rear (main pipe) Brake pipe excessively corroded
04, Nearside front (to wheel) Brake pipe excessively corroded
05, Offside rear (to wheel) Brake pipe excessively corroded
06, Nearside rear Rear brake binding
07, Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate
08, Nearside rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

So as you can see im a little miffed off. Ive had a quote on the brake pipes £150/200. Is this a good price?
All in all the MOT is going to cost me £300ish. Is this worth it to save a car like this?
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