Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:21:39 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: handbrake adjust (c900)
On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 15:02:20 +0000 (UTC), Tomnospamtech <saabtechnospamnnect.com> wrote: > Firstly slacken right off both handbrake cables and make sure that the arm > that the cable operates on the calliper is all the way back, that is so the > stop on the arm is resting against the mills pin, [roll pin if american]. > Adjust 4mm allen screw in the back of the calliper until the pads lock the > disc and then back off until you can only just turn the disc. Check that the > handbrake is working by pushing the arm forwards. > Get an assistant to operate handbrake lever to check that the cables are not > siezed then adjust to fit, DO NOT make to travel too short otherwise the > rear callipers will not self adjust, 4-6 clicks on the lever is fine. HTH > Tom, Saabtech. > > Tom, Thanks for the reply, which I think will be quite helpful. One thing you mention which I find interesting: you say to back the piston off until I can only "just turn the disc." The Bentley manual says something like "until the disc turns freely," meaning to me "no contact at all with the brake pads." So do I understand you correctly that the pads should be dragging (lightly I suppoose) on the disc? This would definitely make the handbrake adjustment easier. Also, what of the Bentley manual's talk of adjusting the handbrake cable such that the levers do not spring back quite all the way to their stops? Thank you, John
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