SeeJay Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice re adjusting the handbrake. Recently purchased a MK1 1.4LX (2003),as a daily driver & runabout,and whilst the car is in very good condition generally,and has been well looked after,there are a couple of little things I want to sort out,and one is the handbrake travel. When I pulled the lever gaiter up,I expected to find an adjusting nut on the threaded end of the cable - my Vectra used to have this setup,as does my RX-8 - but instead there's just some kind of metal clip,as in the pic..can someone kindly fill me in on what to do with this,or is it a bodge by a previous owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamweb Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 On mine there is locknut and a adjusting nut. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi welcome :) done from below the car I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 This looks like some sort of bodge to me, Should have a nut or 2 on there for adjustment. Bear in mind you will need to check the drum brakes for condition and wear before adjusting that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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