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How Do I Adjust The Handbrake On A Titanium X (2013)

james_60
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Hi folks

Where is the adjuster for the titanium x

it has the premium center console

Jamie

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    I'm surprised it needs adjusting already. Have you been doing handbrake turns?

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    Hey Bruce

    Yes all the time :-)

    i have done 11k miles (not a lot i know)

    it takes 10 clicks to engage :-(

    Jamie

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    That is high

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    So does anyone "Know" ? Wanna share ?

    Jamie

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    Will anyone help me please ? i mean i help you lot !!!

    Jamie

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    Underneath car drop heat shied adjuster there

    Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC

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    Thats a bit of a backward step?

    Jamie

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    It's to make more money stop people doin themselves lot hassle try do without a ramp u need drop exhaust partially aswell

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    Thankfully i dont have to pay, its due for its first service soon :-)

    Jamie

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    My handbrake only engages when the lever is stupidly high too, was given the usual dealer waffle when I queried it that "Seems fine to us" and "all the Focus' we have on site are the same". Went to a different garage on my next service and they adjusted it but it's still not perfect.

    I just leave mine in gear on any slight incline now just in case!

    Sent from my GT-I9505 using Ford OC mobile app

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    My handbrake only engages when the lever is stupidly high too, was given the usual dealer waffle when I queried it that "Seems fine to us" and "all the Focus' we have on site are the same". Went to a different garage on my next service and they adjusted it but it's still not perfect.

    I just leave mine in gear on any slight incline now just in case!

    Sent from my GT-I9505 using Ford OC mobile app

    So it's not all those handbrake turns I haven't done... :innocent: Meant to be high :)

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    Remove the cup holder , see picture below.

    Get a 13mm socket and undo the outer nut completely, then adjust the inner nut in, turn by turn, until you get it right.

    Replace outer lock nut.

    Job done.

    Mine brakes fully at 4-5 clicks.

    Don't over do it, or your rear brakes will rub a little and could cook everything.

    5 minute job B)

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    does that car have the funny shaped new style hand brake lol

    The cheap focus's have the old style hand brake and they can be adjusted much easier lol

    Jamie

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    Mine has the premium console like yours with the Z shaped handbrake.

    Simple job.

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