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How to Adjust the Handbrake on Ford Focus MK2

Model: Ford Focus MK 2, Focus 2 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Parking brake

In this video, learn how to adjust the handbrake on a Ford Focus MK2: you will need a flathead screwdriver and a 130mm socket spanner. Insert the screwdriver between the trim and the handbrake lever (rear part): gently lever to release the clips; lift the trim and remove it. The mechanism has a double nut (one for locking and one for adjustment): loosen the upper nut with the 13 spanner, and tighten the lower one clockwise to increase tension. The lever should not have more than 3/4 clicks. Refit the trim on the lever; if it remains loose, check the wear of the brake pads.

Posted on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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