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 Post subject: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:20 pm 
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I've adjusted the handbrake and fitted sticky semi-slicks but now it doesn't lock the wheels. Why is it so? Is it because the handbrake lever is now too low?
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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:35 pm 
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I would go thru the adjustment procedure again...if you have replaced the cables, they could be off a van??

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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:39 pm 
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9YaTaH wrote:
I would go thru the adjustment procedure again...if you have replaced the cables, they could be off a van??


What is the adjustment procedure? I just adjusted at the handbrake lever.
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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:58 pm 
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Do you have good brake shoes? New?
Drums are within internal diameter size spec?
Have you adjusted the shoes so that they just allow the wheels to turn?
Then you adjust the handbrake

But First!!! Get hold of a Workshop Manual :idea:

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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:04 pm 
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How to adjust drums
https://youtu.be/M02bqqNOlkY

How to adjust the handbrake (on a later car but the principle is the same)
https://youtu.be/9CkBUnAh9bs

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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:29 pm 
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Sticky tyres makes it harder to lock the rears.
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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 11:59 am 
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Morris 1100 wrote:
Sticky tyres makes it harder to lock the rears.


and Morrie should know :!: :shock: :lol:

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drmini in aust
 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 7:58 pm 
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As all said above.
However someone (Simon K?) said there are 2 different length handbrake arms, I'd go find a pair of long ones or get the welder onto yours.

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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:08 pm 
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drmini in aust wrote:
As all said above.
However someone (Simon K?) said there are 2 different length handbrake arms, I'd go find a pair of long ones or get the welder onto yours.


dunno about different lengths, but I did lengthen mine... added 20mm or so to the end of the arms and then redrilled. Better than stock, but nowhere near as good as hydraulic

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 5:46 pm 
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I think your real issue is "fitted sticky semi-slicks"....

IME, the best khana tyres ...for the rear... are the baldest 145s you can find ..inflated to around 50psi....

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 Post subject: Re: No Handbrake Turns?
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simon k wrote:
drmini in aust wrote:
As all said above.
However someone (Simon K?) said there are 2 different length handbrake arms, I'd go find a pair of long ones or get the welder onto yours.


dunno about different lengths, but I did lengthen mine... added 20mm or so to the end of the arms and then redrilled. Better than stock, but nowhere near as good as hydraulic

:idea: I seem to recall big wheel Moke arms are longer maybe?

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