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#1 (**permalink**) 24 May 2004, 09:24 am

is it possible to adjust the handbrake on a 98 civic myself or do I need to
have the rear wheels removed to do it?

#2 (**permalink**) 24 May 2004, 11:12 am

On 5/24/04 9:24 AM, in article Wwnsc.15376$sr3.254769@news20.bellglobal.com,
"M Gazer" <mgazerNOSPAM@sympatico.ca> wrote:

> is it possible to adjust the handbrake on a 98 civic myself or do I need to
> have the rear wheels removed to do it?
>
>
It depends how far out of adjustment it is. There should be a nut on a long
threaded bolt at the at the base of the brake lever that can be used for
relatively small adjustments. If there is not enough adjustment there, then
you will have to pull the rear wheels and do it there.

#3 (**permalink**) 24 May 2004, 07:14 pm

M Gazer wrote:
>
> is it possible to adjust the handbrake on a 98 civic myself or do I need > to have the rear wheels removed to do it?

Yes. However, if you have drum brakes in the rear, a loose parking brake is
usually a sign that the rear brakes need to be adjusted.

Eric

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