Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 15:44:26 +0100 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnopsamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: smug Saab owner
In message <3E5A715F.D7EEDF72nopsamfitter.com> Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> wrote: > > > Andy Hookins wrote: > > > > I had this ~18 months ago, for a quick fix I just adjusted > > the cable at the handbrake lever end - that was OK for > > the MOT inspector. When I checked the caliper I found > > that the OSR caliper was weeping fluid so I replaced it. > > > > Where did you adjust the handbrake cable? at the lever > > end or at the caliper? The correct procedure is to adjust > > the caliper screw until the brake binds and then back it > > off 1/4 - 1/2 a turn so that the disc is free to rotate. Then > > if necessary adjust the cable at the handbrake lever. > > > > Worth checking. > > Thanks for tip. The adjustment wasn't necessary for passing MOT, > just a recommendation. I will look into it over the next weekend. > > Johannes You will need a 7mm hex.Allen key -- Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith New Zealand SAAB RiscOS Fox Terrier