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How to Adjust a Car's Handbrake?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Parking brake

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The handbrake of a vehicle generally consists of the lever that we all easily notice and a cable that connects the base of this lever to the drum brakes. Over time, this cable may stretch and yield a few millimetres, resulting in it being too loose and ineffective when applied, so it needs adjusting.

As shown in the available video, simply use an appropriate-sized spanner and act on the adjustment bolt, which is visible after removing the plastic cover under the lever. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to tighten or loosen it.


Posted on 2 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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