LeadFarmer
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My handbrake lever was very slack, and handbrake wasn't working properly. I've adjusted the nut behind the drum, as far as I know it needs tightening until you can hear the pads inside catching on the drum, then back it off?
I kept tightening the nut and spinning the drum but couldn't hear them catching, eventually the nut wouldn't tighten any further, but the handbrake lever was much tighter. I backed off the nut a little, and the handbrake is now perfect.
But does this mean the pads are worn? If there no more adjustment in the bolt then I won't be able to tighten it again?
I kept tightening the nut and spinning the drum but couldn't hear them catching, eventually the nut wouldn't tighten any further, but the handbrake lever was much tighter. I backed off the nut a little, and the handbrake is now perfect.
But does this mean the pads are worn? If there no more adjustment in the bolt then I won't be able to tighten it again?