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2002 Hand break

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Does anyone know how difficult it is to changeout a Mondeo hand break , mine has stopped holding the car , I am convinced it's the ratchet on the leaver not the pads or adjustment

 

 

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    exhaust needs dropping down , heat shield off, unclip the n/s and o/s cables. remove 3 nuts .then from inside remove centre console to access handbrake ,disconnect handbrake switch , then remove handbrake.

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    I've done my mk3 cables without dropping the exhaust, just bent the heat shield out the way enough to get in and used a ratchet spanner.

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    1 minute ago, stef123 said:

    I've done my mk3 cables without dropping the exhaust, just bent the heat shield out the way enough to get in and used a ratchet spanner.

    butcher!! lol and me but i was giving an official responce. ha ha 

    i did 100's using your method, as early handbrakes had auto adjustment that was rubbish. had to replace with manual adjustment type

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    Haha yes I guessed that. Haven't been unlucky enough to come across the old auto adjuster type but I've heard all about them.

    i think that middle heatshield is now missing on my car. Next handbrake adjustment or cables will be easier lol. 

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    So I guess it's the bend ratchet method that's the easer out of the two don't want to drop the exhaust as I may never get it back the way it should be !!! :-(


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    How difficult is it to get the Center console out


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    If I get a second hand one from eBay how do I know if it's the manual adjust type or the auto adjust type ? Is there a part number I should look for


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    How about this one 5ca56f9e789b638ed476f5f18fb46f56.jpg


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