Hi Guys, my handbrake is in a state of non function. no matter how high up you pull it, it just doesn't work. i have removed the rear wheels and adjusted the "star" wheel as instructed but this does nothing to improve the efficiency of the brake. Now im reading about a nut under the brake handle itself, now before i dismantle the dashboard and console is adjusting this nut going to help or do i have a REAL problem.

 

Rich

Here mate jefftt did one http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?150598-Handbrake-adjustment

Thanks Ted, you're a star...

 

Rich

Great write up, step by step instructions, just what you need. I now consider myself a handbrake drum adjustment specialist.

 

However.. the handbrake still rises up to the sky.. so i look at the small nut below the handle and tucked away, after removing all of the centre console, i find that the nut is right down the thread and no further tightening is available, so where do i go from here...i just cant get the handbrake to work properly. Is it now that i need to look at new brake cables??

 

Please advise

 

Rich

Hi Guys, thanks for all you help and advice, to JeffTT as well for some off thread help. I have however come up with an interim fix. it is obvious the cable is stretched over and above its limit, but if you dont have up to a 100 notes then you can try what i did. Go back and remove the rear wheels and the rubber grommets that allow access to the star wheel,turn to the top as usual to clamp the pads on, how ever most instructions advise backing off the wheel about 5-6 turns, Don't. back it of a click at a time, and each time try to turn the wheel, after 2-3 clicks the wheels will turn freely, stop and do the other side, go and check the handbrake, you should have it biting after 20-30 degrees, Bingo!! wheels back on, don't forget the rubber grommets. Remember the handbrake is used on/off and deals with no movement (unless you're into drifting and handbrake turns) so minimal wear is usual.

 

Cheers

 

Rich