80 series handbrake problem

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

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

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.....

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

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