12 replies to this topic

[HafMan]

Ello ello everyone,

I've been having some trouble with my handbrake lately, It will engage but not hold the car on a hill.
So far I have jacked up the car and adjusted the rear drums and adjusted the handbrake but it hasnt changed.

Could someone post up instructions incase I have done it wrong?

The brakes seem fine driving.

The mini in question is a:
1997 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3

Any help is appreciated

[coopdog]

its a mini thing,
mine and most of my mates are crap

[charie t]

it could be any number of things. quadrants seized, linkage seized, shoes worn, shoes contaminated

[charie t]

its a mini thing,
mine and most of my mates are crap

No it is not, mine will hold the car with only 1 working.
If all is working the mini handbrake is good

[HafMan]

its a mini thing,
mine and most of my mates are crap

I hope not I live on a hill lol

it could be any number of things. quadrants seized, linkage seized, shoes worn, shoes contaminated

How would i check the quadrants and linkage?

[brad-the-bear]

give the shoes inside the drums a rub with some sand paper to take off the shiny edge and don't forget to give inside of the actual drum face a rub as well, then readjust and hey presto!

[Carlos W]

Also worth checking if it's working on both sides and the cable and quadrants are all correct

[HafMan]

Where are the quadrents located?

[Carlos W]

they're the bits the cable passes through on the rear subframe

[charie t]

both should move easily and be free to return

[Samwise777]

Yeah check shoes- might just be worn in which case new ones are needed. I wouldn't risk keeping the old ones if they're covered in crap, only 10 quid for a new pair anyway. Also when you put new shoes on make sure you smother everything else in high temp grease (seriously I learnt the hard way) :/ best of luck

[icklemini]

as charlie says... quadrants seized on one side... or the handbrake levers inside the drive have got stuck on one side.. so: you will put hand brake on, and it will only be working on one side...

jack up the back of the car.. with the handbrake on: try spinning the wheels...

[HafMan]

as charlie says... quadrants seized on one side... or the handbrake levers inside the drive have got stuck on one side.. so: you will put hand brake on, and it will only be working on one side...

jack up the back of the car.. with the handbrake on: try spinning the wheels...

When I readjusted the drums both wheels where locking