DarkStryder360 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I have to yank my Handbrake lever up to, basically my shoulder, obviously this isn't normal. I found minimal information through Search so it must be a rare occurrence, but the info said:take off the smaller centre console part surrounding the Handbrake, once off, tighten the two bolts at the rear, behind the lever.I was wandering if what I have found through Search is the way to fix it, even if it will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieface Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Don't take this the wrong way, but, have you tried adjusting the handbrake? This is a common fault on the MX5's, the cable stretches like mad and the handbrake pretty much points to the sky.My first port of call would be adjust the handbrake, if no luck then replace the cable, because its more than likely stretched.Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStryder360 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 No I haven't touched it yet, I was wandering before I started fiddling if this was the right method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashh Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 I don't profess to know everything about cars, but i thought the bolts you've been advised to tighten were the bolts used to adjust anyway? haha!i'm 99% sure that is what you need to do, makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazo22 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 When I took the rear calipers off my lupe there was a cable running on to the caliper (if you have them) that was a nice easy adjust when I boshed them back on, just a moveable clip. If they are drums I am a clueless fool but assume there would be some kind of adjustable clip behind the drum also The best technique is to bosh it off and see what's there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just tighten it under center console. Cars need this done once ina while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieface Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I thought it was adjusted on the cable end near the caliper, but I could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 You are Im afraid. he he.All done under center console mate like 99% of cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieface Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hmm intresting, my Nissan was adjusted by the calipers :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hmm intresting, my Nissan was adjusted by the calipers :SOk Il rephrase that, Any car I have ever worked on or owned has been in center console. I presumed this was pretty normal.LupoTT306Fabia106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlebus Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a3b4/jetdrumrearbrakes.htmThis explains all. Adjusting at the lever is not the answer. The adjuster wedge can be accessed through one of the wheel nut holes. The diagram is for A3 but is the same setup for the Lupo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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