80 series handbrake problem
Submitted: Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 19:42
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jordan( Love 80s)
I have got a 80 series and the handbrake is terrible i have read some posts and Josh(tas) said he fixed his just wondering where you did josh i Live in tas to.
Thx
Reply By: Member - Jack - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 19:59
Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 19:59
Hi Jordan.
If your 80 series is terrible, it is heaps better than mine, which is 'worthless'. However, the 'lcool' site has a comprehensive run down on how to adjust your handbrake. It should be good for about 4 weeks, then it goes back to 'terrible' again.
lcool handbrake link here
Hope this helps you out.
Jack
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Follow Up By: David - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:01
Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:01
Common problem unfortunately, still the same on a few 100 series I've encountered too.
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Follow Up By: jordan( Love 80s) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:02
Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:02
Yeah see thats the thing will there ever be and ending!!!!
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Follow Up By: jordan( Love 80s) - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:07
Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 20:07
Thanks Jack,
Sounds all right might give it ago this weekend.
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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 07:21
Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 07:21
Hi Jordan,
An easy job to do, sit her up on chassis stands under the rear axle, follow the method in the LCOOL link that Jack posted.
My handbrake was shocking, followed this method 18 months ago and it works a treat, took about 3/4 of an hour and washed down with a couple of coldies after,
and thought how easy was that.
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Reply By: On Patrol & TONI - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 21:58
Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 21:58
jordan
when my handbrake gives me problems I just stop & kick her out.
It's now time to run for cover & hope she doesn't read this post LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Jdub - Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 23:41
Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 23:41
I have the same problem trying to maintain an effective handbrake.
Some findings to date: linings vary in area and composition which is why after
much research I have ordered linings from Darren at Auto Craft
Geelong(no
affiliation). Will post results after a reasonable
test distance.
Certainly follow LCOOL adjustment method with absolute minimum back off of
the adjuster.
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Follow Up By: Member - Matt M - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 09:21
Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 09:21
"linings vary in area and composition" - There's your problem Colin! You are spending too much on the linings for your handbrake.
Matt.
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Follow Up By: jordan( Love 80s) - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 16:54
Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 16:54
On Patrol & toni,
Luckly i dont have a handbrake so i dont have to worry about that yet !!
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Reply By: BarryMcKenzie - Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 13:51
Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011 at 13:51
Mine went from worse to terrible last year and after a quick look around found that the left axle seal was leaking onto the inside of the disc rotor/handbrake drum and onto the handbrake shoes as
well. Changed all the bits including axle bearing as the diff oil had just about washed the grease away.
All good now,
well as good as it gets.....
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Reply By: get outmore - Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011 at 02:21
Wednesday, Mar 02, 2011 at 02:21
easy fix
just always park your vehcle properly being in 1st or reverse and engine off
if the slope is very steep chuck it in low range
havnt used my handbrake for years because its pointless but follow those simple steps and you wont have an issue
its only when people get lazy and try and leave a car running when they open the garage door for example theres isssues
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Reply By: Lyle87 - Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 19:12
Sunday, Mar 06, 2011 at 19:12
mate i have a 75 jsut did mone this weekend just tightened it up using a scewdriver to turn an adjuster shes where in good condition. also maybe the cable has been stretched it does happen over time
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