Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:24:15 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: smug Saab owner
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
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