Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 15:08:16 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: Rear pads and handbrake adjustment on late 9000
On 16 May 2005 14:35:58 GMT, Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> wrote: > > Back that plug out (13mm socket), and you'll see the adjusting screw. > If I recall correctly, it's a 5mm allen-head, but I don't recall > which way to turn it, maybe somene else here does. > Counter-clockwise (as the wrench sees it) to back the piston out, IIRC. On a late 900. > > Two clicks before it starts to catch, maybe 3. Top of travel > should be against cable-stretch, rather than against a hard stop > in the handbrake lever. > I never got my handbrake adjusted properly, but after driving around for a day or two it automagically adjusted itself to perfection. John