On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 06:33:14 GMT, SoCalMike
<mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
>> You might be able to get at the adjuster screw by removing the rear ashtray
>> - if not you should be able to see it and then get at it by removing the
>> rear part of the console. It operates on both cables simultaneously by
>> moving an "equalizer" forwards/backwards on the rod coming from the
>> handbrake lever. If the equalizer is badly unbalanced, there's a problem
>> with the cables or their sheathes.
>
>my rear handbrakes (98 CX, 46k miles) wonky too. takes 8 clicks to engage!
>
>before i go adjust it i want to check the rear shoes, since im afraid my
>girlfriend may have driven with the parking brake on. rear shoes dont
>just "go" in 46k miles, and the handbrake shouldnt need an adjustment.

On drum brakes, it could be that the self-adjusing mechanism is slightly
corroded and is not turning the adjuster star wheel between the clevis
pins... or it might just be on the verge of clicking over to the next
notch.

>bleh.
>
>but while im in there, i might as well smear some more grease in the
>untouched bearings and bleed the brakes front and rear, starting w/ the
>rear of course.
>
>any other hints/tips/tricks/advice?

It's always good to clean out corrosion from brake assemblies occasionally
- make sure everything is able to slide where it should.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??