disco2shaun
New Member
Hi does anybody know how to adjust handbrake on a disco2?. Can't see any ways of doing it without taking drum off
finallysnapped
Well-Known Member
If it's anything like the D1 you can lift the gaiter and turn the plastic screw for a wee bit of adjustment. Where the handbrake cable passes through the mounting plate for the lever.
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disco2shaun
New Member
I Saw a black plastic wheel under the lever. The cable runs through the middle of it
steadyaway
Active Member
Try this from RAVE
BRAKES
ADJUSTMENTS 70-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Handbrake
$%70.45.09
Check
1. Apply the handbrake lever 3 notches on the
ratchet. The handbrake should be fully
operational.
2. If the handbrake is not fully operational, the
brake shoes and/or the handbrake cable need
adjusting.
Adjust
1. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Ensure handbrake lever is fully released.
3. Tighten brake shoe adjusting bolt until brake
drum is locked, then back off adjusting bolt 1.5
turns. Check that the brake drum is free to
rotate.
4. Recheck handbrake operation.If handbrake is
not fully applied with 3 notches on the
ratchet, the handbrake cable requires
adjustment.
5. Remove switch panel from centre console.
+WINDOWS, REPAIRS, Switch -
console.
6. Release handbrake lever gaiter from centre
console.
7. Rotate adjuster anti-clockwise to increase
cable tension (reduce notches) or clockwise to
decrease cable tension (increase notches).
8. Recheck handbrake operation.
9. Secure handbrake lever gaiter to centre
console.
10. Fit switch panel to centre console.
+WINDOWS, REPAIRS, Switch -
console.
11. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Sorry but I cant copy the pictures. The brake shoe adjusting bolt (step3) appears to be at the bottom of the drum on the opposite side to the prop shaft.
The adjuster (step 7) looks to pass through the plate securing the handbrake to the car floor.
Hope this helps
BRAKES
ADJUSTMENTS 70-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Handbrake
$%70.45.09
Check
1. Apply the handbrake lever 3 notches on the
ratchet. The handbrake should be fully
operational.
2. If the handbrake is not fully operational, the
brake shoes and/or the handbrake cable need
adjusting.
Adjust
1. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
2. Ensure handbrake lever is fully released.
3. Tighten brake shoe adjusting bolt until brake
drum is locked, then back off adjusting bolt 1.5
turns. Check that the brake drum is free to
rotate.
4. Recheck handbrake operation.If handbrake is
not fully applied with 3 notches on the
ratchet, the handbrake cable requires
adjustment.
5. Remove switch panel from centre console.
+WINDOWS, REPAIRS, Switch -
console.
6. Release handbrake lever gaiter from centre
console.
7. Rotate adjuster anti-clockwise to increase
cable tension (reduce notches) or clockwise to
decrease cable tension (increase notches).
8. Recheck handbrake operation.
9. Secure handbrake lever gaiter to centre
console.
10. Fit switch panel to centre console.
+WINDOWS, REPAIRS, Switch -
console.
11. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Sorry but I cant copy the pictures. The brake shoe adjusting bolt (step3) appears to be at the bottom of the drum on the opposite side to the prop shaft.
The adjuster (step 7) looks to pass through the plate securing the handbrake to the car floor.
Hope this helps
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finallysnapped
Well-Known Member
Yep the cable comes through a threaded metal/plastic shielded thing like the cable on a bike. In fact that's exactly what it's like the brake lever on a mountain bike. The plastic wheel allows for some adjustment.
disco2shaun
New Member
Great. Thanks for help
pat murphy
Active Member
get on your back underneath look at the back of the drum at the bottom you will see the adjuster nut chock the front wheels jack 1 wheel at the back up and adjust away
TheGreyman
Member
Lads im having the same issue with my 2003 auto disco 2, handbrake cable up full whack and the disco starts to slowly move down hill... im relying on the park position through the box.
Is it the same on my disco just adjust in behind the switch mounting plate?
Cheers in advance
Is it the same on my disco just adjust in behind the switch mounting plate?
Cheers in advance
sierrafery
Well-Known Member
fos simply adjust it pfrovided the shoes are not completely worn that's the method
TheGreyman
Member
Cheers lads!! great advice and much appreciated!!! the adjustment done the very trick!
Another question (though not handbrake related) the ABS sensors on each wheel..... do they operate on a resistance value reference back to the SLABS? or is it a simple NO/NC circuit??
PS... thanks again you lot!!! LEGENDS!!!!
Another question (though not handbrake related) the ABS sensors on each wheel..... do they operate on a resistance value reference back to the SLABS? or is it a simple NO/NC circuit??
PS... thanks again you lot!!! LEGENDS!!!!
sierrafery
Well-Known Member
they are inductive(Hall) sensors, they are sending back to ECU a variable AC(sine wave) voltage induced by the reluctor ring in the sensor's winding depending on the wheel's rotation speed.. only on self test the ECU sends a referrence voltage to them to check the coil
TheGreyman
Member
Ahhhh...... So as a quick hide the 3 amigos for my impending MOT at the end of this month until i can source the OEM part and replace could you then link it out at the SLABS ECU or on the sensor lead going back to the ECU?
I was gonna do it on Monday when im off next.
Cheers sierrafery
I was gonna do it on Monday when im off next.
Cheers sierrafery
