Posts: 1,750
Threads: 131
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
6
Location: Loughton, Essex
Car Model/Spec: MX5
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
09-11-2012, 03:27 PM
Had my MOT yesterday.
Failed on number plate light out (simple fix)
and hand brake efficancy.
Now i know 306 hand brakes are pants but how do i go about adjusting it? Is it a drum off job or is there an adjuster in the car
Quote:(15:06:27) Toms306: Wd40d it and had a good tug, came straight off
![[Image: attachment.php?aid=5522]](http://306oc.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?aid=5522)
Posts: 1,847
Threads: 56
Joined: Feb 2012
Reputation:
19
Location: Chesterfield
Car Model/Spec: Moonstone HDi
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
You can adjust the cable in the car, it's behind the hand brake under the rear leccy window switch but it'll probably be the auto adjusters in the drums!
Posts: 14,208
Threads: 448
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
51
Location: isle of wight
Car Model/Spec: Pov. Spec White '6
Thanks: 17
Given 18 thank(s) in 18 post(s)
Sure it didn't fail on the colour.....
![[Image: 20A1806D-891D-40FB-BD52-AD519177A607-734...391753.jpg]](http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d196/mattbush/20A1806D-891D-40FB-BD52-AD519177A607-7340-0000058F46391753.jpg)
TEAM CONROD SHITTING RALLYE!
Posts: 1,847
Threads: 56
Joined: Feb 2012
Reputation:
19
Location: Chesterfield
Car Model/Spec: Moonstone HDi
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Posts: 1,750
Threads: 131
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
6
Location: Loughton, Essex
Car Model/Spec: MX5
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
(09-11-2012, 03:32 PM)Matt Wrote: Sure it didn't fail on the colour.....
well as its so dirty at the moment i dont think he could tell! looks more baige at the moment then eye burning gold!
Quote:(15:06:27) Toms306: Wd40d it and had a good tug, came straight off
Posts: 8,019
Threads: 374
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
38
Location: Isle of Wight
Car Model/Spec: GTI 6
Thanks: 8
Given 16 thank(s) in 14 post(s)
as above - handbrake cable is easy fix - take the sheathing off the handbrake/centre console she'bang and find this:
![[Image: 28032009663.jpg]](http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww272/xsaraboi2/28032009663.jpg)
From here; tighten the centre bolt (13mm iirc) and feel the lever get harder to lift (tightening the cable up)
job's a good'n
Posts: 5,852
Threads: 92
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
43
Location: Brizzle
Car Model/Spec: Tracterrrrrrrrr
Thanks: 2
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
No that's not the adjuster... That's just for taking the slack out of the cables, to adjust the brakes properly its a drum off job... But its not difficult
306oc Chat Wrote:15:30: Toms306 - :Genuinely thought it was gonna explode when I was playing with Sam
22:57: SRowell - :wtf why didnt you try harder to make me come! ![[Image: connorsig.jpg]](http://www.306oc.co.uk/forum/images/uploads/connorsig.jpg)
Posts: 18,242
Threads: 386
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
87
Location: Suffolk
Car Model/Spec: Focus Titanium
Thanks: 1
Given 118 thank(s) in 117 post(s)
Not difficult?? Drum brakes are horrible! That said, I managed to replace and adjust mine on the 1.4 and they still work fine now so it can't be that hard lol.
Posts: 6,367
Threads: 87
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
48
Location: South Yorks.
Car Model/Spec: Rouge vallelunga 5 door Dturbo
Thanks: 2
Given 74 thank(s) in 70 post(s)
(09-11-2012, 05:14 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Not difficult?? Drum brakes are horrible! That said, I managed to replace and adjust mine on the 1.4 and they still work fine now so it can't be that hard lol.
yeah after i spent 6 months talking you through it . . 
it's not a hard job though . .
Phase 1 D-Turdo, K14@24 psi, De-cat, meaty backbox, Bosch pump, grinded LDA pin, duel air fed K&N =133.7bhp & 188ft/lbs
Posts: 3,984
Threads: 138
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
72
Location: Milford, Surrey
Car Model/Spec: Mincebus
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Tbh the drum brakes are a damnsight better than the discs for the handbrake...
'99 Ph3 Diablo Gti(Victor) Dead
Astor 'X' 4 GTi6- 6 - SOLD! 
'08 LY Renault Megane RS 230 F1 Team R26 - GONE
'56 BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0si Sport - SCHWIIIING!
Posts: 5,852
Threads: 92
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
43
Location: Brizzle
Car Model/Spec: Tracterrrrrrrrr
Thanks: 2
Given 2 thank(s) in 2 post(s)
(09-11-2012, 05:14 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Not difficult?? Drum brakes are horrible! That said, I managed to replace and adjust mine on the 1.4 and they still work fine now so it can't be that hard lol.
No tom, not difficult
306oc Chat Wrote:15:30: Toms306 - :Genuinely thought it was gonna explode when I was playing with Sam
22:57: SRowell - :wtf why didnt you try harder to make me come!
Posts: 401
Threads: 42
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
2
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
drums aint that bad to work on, its not like you are replacing the shoes. might have to knock the drum off with a hammer though
Posts: 14,208
Threads: 448
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
51
Location: isle of wight
Car Model/Spec: Pov. Spec White '6
Thanks: 17
Given 18 thank(s) in 18 post(s)
Seriuosly don't understand how this is still going 
It's really simple to fix, just book it in and get it resprayed already
TEAM CONROD SHITTING RALLYE!
Posts: 7,152
Threads: 130
Joined: Jan 2012
Reputation:
82
Location: Kingston
Car Model/Spec: 106 GO-NAD
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Ben, if you were a car, you'd fail an mot
Member of the 99% warning or you're nothing club
Posts: 1,497
Threads: 177
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
3
Location: Highlands, Scotland
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Should not need to take the drum off to adjust it, its possible to put a screwdriver in the wheel bolt hole and adjust it up
Posts: 1,750
Threads: 131
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
6
Location: Loughton, Essex
Car Model/Spec: MX5
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
the colours grown on me now...but some ninja upgrades are in the pipeline when the money is avaible...
Quote:(15:06:27) Toms306: Wd40d it and had a good tug, came straight off
Posts: 18
Threads: 1
Joined: Oct 2012
Location: Essex
Car Model/Spec: 306 HDI 3-Door
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Found this because i was searching for how to adjust the h/brake..my hdi failed yesterday for the same problem..is there a sticky/guide for how to adjust with disk brakes?
Posts: 1,978
Threads: 94
Joined: Sep 2012
Reputation:
7
Car Model/Spec: 205 coming soon
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
(17-11-2012, 11:19 PM)laserhalen Wrote: Found this because i was searching for how to adjust the h/brake..my hdi failed yesterday for the same problem..is there a sticky/guide for how to adjust with disk brakes?
have a look through guide section if not there is a suspension section pal and if no luck just make a thread requesting info 
Official Team Go-NAD fan club
Posts: 7,152
Threads: 130
Joined: Jan 2012
Reputation:
82
Location: Kingston
Car Model/Spec: 106 GO-NAD
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
under the centre console, behind the handbrake lever, under the carpet, there is a 13mm nut that adjusts the preload on the cables. razz that up a bit, that'll help
Member of the 99% warning or you're nothing club
Posts: 1,663
Threads: 62
Joined: Jul 2012
Reputation:
10
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Car Model/Spec: Golf 7 GTD : LBSC Rallye
Thanks: 0
Given 11 thank(s) in 11 post(s)
Ensuring that the mechanism actually moves with the cables is a good start. If the cable is stretched like mine were then razzing the adjsuter does f*ck all. New cables cost under 30 the pair from Peugeot when I replaced them (beam change).
I would suggest firstly that you overhaul the rear brakes, namely grease the sliding assembly and indeed the piston itself. Generally, you will find the handbrake much improved if you actually service them properly. Red rubber grease is your friend here as it doesn't dry out.
Night Blue VW Golf 7 GTD : Bianca 306 Rallye : Mini Cooper D (The Mrs')
![[Image: wallye-gtd.JPG?raw=1]](https://www.dropbox.com/s/pcxk1pgpaucznvr/wallye-gtd.JPG?raw=1)
HDi Owner for 200k/9 years
Posts: 18
Threads: 1
Joined: Oct 2012
Location: Essex
Car Model/Spec: 306 HDI 3-Door
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Cheers for the advice all, yesterday i replaced pads all round, and applied the copper slip in the right places (to the best of my knowledge!)..for the fronts i could push back the piston to allow room for the new pads but for the rears i had to screw the piston in a turn and a half or so. I presume thats how its supposed to be?..given that, it makes sense that i the handbrake still travels as high as it does..just I was expecting a better/tighter braking effort..i will adjust the cable as has been described but i reckon i might need a new pair!!
Posts: 1,135
Threads: 14
Joined: May 2012
Reputation:
7
Location: Sheffield
Thanks: 0
Given 5 thank(s) in 5 post(s)
Did you have the car in the air and check the handbrake efficiency on the rear wheels?
Posts: 1,750
Threads: 131
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
6
Location: Loughton, Essex
Car Model/Spec: MX5
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Ill do a guide its really easy.
And no they have to check on a break tester which is on the floor. It rotates the wheels and the tester pulls the handbrake to see how efficient it is.
Quote:(15:06:27) Toms306: Wd40d it and had a good tug, came straight off
|
![[Image: A1A3B2B1-9269-463A-9F21-2ABF4CE9BEAC-165...A3B3F7.jpg]](http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af327/anti_hero86/A1A3B2B1-9269-463A-9F21-2ABF4CE9BEAC-165-0000009E52A3B3F7.jpg)
![[Image: StevieGSig03.jpg]](http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/stevieg2189/sigs%20and%20avatars/StevieGSig03.jpg)
