Handbrake adjusting?

[jay32]

Hi all,

Recently bought a Mondeo LX TDDI, on a 51 plate. very happy with it so far.

When I purchased it, the previous owner had just given it a full service and new rear brake pads & discs. In the first week the handbrake was great, it only clicked 2 notches and it was on full. then it start coming right up about 5 notches and on a slope I have to leave it in gear. I asumed it needed adjusting hence joining this site for help off you guys, then tonight it was working fine again and only raising 2 notches???

Can anyone shed any light on this??

Thanks

Jay

[fester59]

Hi all,

Recently bought a Mondeo LX TDDI, on a 51 plate. very happy with it so far.

When I purchased it, the previous owner had just given it a full service and new rear brake pads & discs. In the first week the handbrake was great, it only clicked 2 notches and it was on full. then it start coming right up about 5 notches and on a slope I have to leave it in gear. I asumed it needed adjusting hence joining this site for help off you guys, then tonight it was working fine again and only raising 2 notches???

Can anyone shed any light on this??

Thanks

Jay

Early Mk 3 Mondeos suffer badly with Rear Calipers / Cable issues

Usually Calipers sticking or failing Cables that come in 3 parts, one front to back of the Car and one to either side. It`s probably something to to with the Cables as the Calipers tend to stick on.

[jay32]

Early Mk 3 Mondeos suffer badly with Rear Calipers / Cable issues

Usually Calipers sticking or failing Cables that come in 3 parts, one front to back of the Car and one to either side. It`s probably something to to with the Cables as the Calipers tend to stick on.

Thanks mate! will check it out

[chris bowman]

Thanks mate! will check it out

on a mkiii mondeo dont the 2 smaller cables at the back go very close to heat shields and quite often the heat causes the cables to stick?

[stef123]

if the car is still on the original handbrake cable, i would be wanting to change it anyway really. i done mine not too long ago on my 51 plate focus and its spot on now!

took me less than an hour, 10 mins to adjust. cost less than £30 for the full assembly. i would imagine its very similar on a mondeo

[jay32]

If i slowly pull the handbrake up as im braking and nearly at a stop, It works fine!! but if I come to a stop and then apply the handbrake it doesnt work.

I think I will just change the cable and be done with it..

[Paul D]

If i slowly pull the handbrake up as im braking and nearly at a stop, It works fine!! but if I come to a stop and then apply the handbrake it doesnt work.

I think I will just change the cable and be done with it..

might want to check as mkIII have two handbrake cables, best to replace both if this ia requirement