Vaz 2107 do-it-yourself parking brake repair

In detail: vaz 2107 do-it-yourself handbrake repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The parking or handbrake (handbrake) is designed to lock the wheels when the car is parked, and is used most often on uneven road sections (slopes).

A correctly adjusted handbrake should hold the car in place when tightening 4-6 teeth, on an area with a slope of 25%. If the handbrake does not hold, it needs to be adjusted or repaired.

In order to disable the handbrake - you don't need much, it is enough to take a ride once, forgetting to remove the car from the handbrake. During movement, the pads will quickly wear off, and simply will not reach the brake drum when you tighten it.

The cause of a malfunction of the handbrake can be a stretched or misaligned handbrake cable. The parking brake cable should be tightened if 5-7 clicks are no longer enough to fix the car. There can be no more than four VAZ 2107 handbrake braces, then you need to change the brake pads.

The most common cause is jamming of the cable, this is facilitated by moisture, rust, as well as various dirt that gets on the cable while driving. This is treated by cleaning or washing the cable, as well as its subsequent lubrication. If the problem repeats over time, it is necessary replacement of the handbrake cable VAZ 2107.

Often the cause of the malfunction is a jammed handbrake lever or ratchet ratchet.

In order to produce hand brake repair make sure that it is correctly adjusted and that the cause is not in the cable.

Video (click to play).

Note! First of all, you need to understand that adjusting the parking brake and its cable makes sense under the condition of the normal technical condition of the rear brake, as well as the cable itself and the parking brake drive.

Adjustment is made on a pit or lift.
We jack up the “tailgate” and hang up the rear wheels so that they rotate freely by hand.
Tighten the handbrake 5-7 clicks, that is, to the locked position.
Then go under the car. Clean the adjusting bolt and handbrake nut from dirt if necessary.
Take two keys on “13” and tighten (or release, depending on the state of adjustment) the nut for adjusting the parking brake tension. You need to pull until the wheels are blocked, that is, they stop rotating freely. At the same time, check the quality of rotation of the rear wheels, make sure there is no play or friction.

6. After you have tightened the adjusting nut and the wheels are locked, tighten the adjusting nut all the way, this will reduce the free play of the parking brake.

7. Check again that the wheels are braking and tighten the locknut.

8. I recommend to lubricate the threaded connections with grease, for example "Litol", this will save you from problems in the future.

9. Make sure the protective sheath of the hand rope is intact.

Lower the car from the jack and test the handbrake in action. Now you know how to tighten the handbrake VAZ 2107, I hope, if necessary, you can easily repeat all the above steps at home.

Today I will publish an article that will be useful for both beginners and experienced drivers of a VAZ 2107 car. It will be about the hand brake and its adjustment.

The parking or handbrake (handbrake) is designed to lock the wheels when the car is parked, and is used most often on uneven road sections (slopes).

A correctly adjusted handbrake should hold the car in place when tightening 4-6 teeth, on an area with a slope of 25%. If the handbrake does not hold, it needs to be adjusted or repaired.

Cause of breakdowns of the hand brake

Often the cause of the malfunction is a jammed handbrake lever or ratchet ratchet. In order to repair the handbrake, make sure that it is correctly adjusted and the reason is not in the cable.

Attention! First of all, you need to understand that adjusting the parking brake and its cable makes sense under the condition of the normal technical condition of the rear brake, as well as the cable itself and the parking brake drive.

How to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2107 with your own hands

1. Adjustment is made on a pit or lift.

2. Jack up the "tailgate" and hang up the rear wheels so that they rotate freely by hand.

3. Tighten the handbrake 5-7 clicks, that is, to the locked position.

4. Then go under the car. Clean the adjusting bolt and handbrake nut from dirt if necessary.

5. Take two keys on "13" and tighten (or release, depending on the state of adjustment) the nut for adjusting the parking brake tension. You need to pull until the wheels are blocked, that is, they stop rotating freely. At the same time, check the quality of rotation of the rear wheels, make sure there is no play or friction.

6. After you have tightened the adjusting nut and the wheels are locked, tighten the adjusting nut all the way, this will reduce the free play of the parking brake.

7. Check again that the wheels are braking and tighten the locknut.

8. I recommend to lubricate threaded connections with grease, for example "Litol", this will save you from problems in the future.

9. Make sure the protective sheath of the hand rope is intact.

Lower the car from the jack and test the handbrake in action. If everything is fine, then the handbrake adjustment with your own hands has been successfully completed. Recall that the previous article was about replacing a gas pump with a VAZ 2107.

Do not operate a vehicle with a faulty braking system. This also includes cases when the hand brake does not hold the car well or does not work at all. Therefore, repairing the VAZ 2107 handbrake is a work that should be done urgently. If it is not enough to raise the lever by 5-6 clicks to fix the car in place, the handbrake requires attention.

There are only three main reasons why the VAZ 2107 handbrake is not able to keep the car in place:

The handbrake cable is stretched.
The handbrake cable or sheath is damaged.
The brake mechanism in the rear wheel drum is defective.

The third type of malfunction occurs extremely rarely, therefore, repairing the VAZ 2107 handbrake usually consists in adjusting or replacing the parking (hand) brake cable.

Restoration of the handbrake operation should be started by checking the cable tension. To pull the VAZ 2107 parking brake cable, you will need:

pliers;
a pair of keys for 13;
metal brush;
WD-40;
jack.

Adjustment should be made on a viewing hole or lift. In the latter case, the jack is not required.

Suspend the rear wheels with a jack or lift so that they can be rotated by hand.
Tighten the handbrake 2-3 clicks (to the locked position).
Clean the adjusting bolt threads with a wire brush if dirty. For severe corrosion, use WD-40 to loosen the nut from the adjusting bolt.
Release the locknut with a pair of 13 keys;
Using a 13 key and pliers, adjust the position of the nut so that the wheels are locked.

Note: if, even in the extreme position of the nut, the VAZ 2107 handbrake is not sufficiently tightened, it is necessary to replace the cable.

Make sure that the cable is not overtightened and that when the lever is lowered, the wheels will unlock.
Tighten the lock nut.
Lubricate the thread of the adjusting bolt with lithol to prevent corrosion.

As you can see, pulling on the VAZ 2107 handbrake is quite simple.

When adjusting the parking brake, it is worth checking the rear wheel bearings. They should rotate easily and smoothly, without noise. The presence of backlash indicates the need to tighten the bearings.

The operation to replace the cable is performed on a lift or inspection pit.

To replace the handbrake cable, it is necessary to dismantle the rear wheel brake drums. When removing them, it is possible to check the condition of the brake pads and parts of the brake mechanism, especially the working cylinders. The latter should not have traces of brake fluid leakage, and rubber boots should not be cracked or damaged.

Removing the brake drums is a rather complicated procedure. The work is hampered by the wear of the brake drum, which, as a result of its development, may have a "rim" that clings to the pads when removed. Another problem is corrosion, which is best dealt with with WD-40.

When removing the brake drum, you can use a sledgehammer or hammer, but the blows must be applied through a block of wood. Without a bar, the hammer can split the aluminum edges of the drum.

When the drum is removed, the brake mechanism should be inspected and cleaned of dirt. The wheel hub should be lubricated with graphite grease. If the brake pads are on the verge of complete wear, replace them.

To replace the VAZ 2107 parking brake cable, you need to unscrew the two fastening bolts, release the cable and remove it.

After removing the old cable, it remains to install a new one and put the brake drums and wheels in place. Then it is necessary to adjust the VAZ 2107 handbrake as described in the previous paragraph.

Now you know how to repair the VAZ 2107 parking brake.

It is quite possible to replace the parking brake cable on the VAZ 2107 on your own. The serviceability of this device is a guarantee of safety, so it should not be neglected. To replace the cable on the "seven", you will need to purchase a new part, and then follow the procedure in accordance with the algorithm, which will be described in this material.

Like any other part or mechanism, the parking brake cable tends to wear out and become unusable. The parking brake on the VAZ 2107 is activated using a lever located in the middle of the car between the driver's and passenger's seat.

Periodically, the parking brake cable should be tightened, as it is weakened, which leads to a decrease in the efficiency of the device. The reasons why the handbrake on the "seven" may not function are due to the following factors:

Excessive rope stretching.
Damage to the cable.
Malfunction of the brake mechanism in the rear wheel drums.

During long-term operation of the car, when the handbrake is constantly used, the owners are faced with the need to periodically restore the cable tension. Over time, the device in question is stretched, and there is nowhere to pull it. The only way out of the situation is to change the product to a new one.It is recommended to carry out work on replacing the parking brake cable in the inspection pit, but you can do without it.

Replacing the parking brake cable on a VAZ 2107 car begins with the fact that initially it is necessary to dismantle the brake drums of the rear wheels. After dismantling the brake drums, pay attention to the condition of the rear brake pads and working cylinders. The presence of traces of fluid leakage will indicate that the mechanisms also need to be repaired.

Each owner of his car decides on when to change the parking brake cable individually. It all depends on the degree of wear of the cable. The procedure for replacing the parking brake cable is divided into 2 stages: dismantling and installation, as well as adjusting the tension.

The replacement algorithm is as follows:

It's important to know! When installing the rear cable, it is important to know the following that this element has a right and left side. On the right side there is a rubber tube, which acts as additional insulation of the braid from the adjacent hot resonator tube.

The handbrake should be adjusted not only periodically when the parking brake disappears, but also after replacing the cable. In order to adjust the tension of the cable, you will need to take the following tools:

pliers;
two keys for 13;
can of grease WD-40.

We will find out further how to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2107 car. For this, the following manipulations are performed:

Squeeze the handbrake 2-4 clicks.
Coat the adjusting rod with WD-40 grease.
Unscrew the 2 adjusting nuts, but not completely.
Using pliers and a 13 wrench, adjust the position of the nut so that the wheels are blocked. To do this, it is recommended to install them after performing the procedure for replacing the cable.
When lowering the parking brake, the wheels must unlock, which indicates the correct adjustment.
Finally, tighten the lock nut.
Treat the spring and adjusting thread with Litol-24 grease. This will prevent corrosion.

The process of adjusting and replacing the parking brake cable does not present any difficulties, so even a beginner can cope with this task. It is also worth noting that some craftsmen decide to eliminate the breakdown of the product. This can be done if the cable is slightly rusty and not soured. To improve its performance, the sour rope must be boiled in engine oil. Experts do not recommend resorting to such procedures, since this does not always help, and a new kit is not at all expensive.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the procedure for replacing the parking brake cable is similar not only for all models of the VAZ family, but also for many types of vehicles.

Welcome!
The parking brake - as it is scientifically called, but in society for a long time it has been named simply as a handbrake, over time this cable is pulled out and when the handbrake is lifted to the top, the car no longer stands in place as before, but rolls, all this happens because of for two reasons, either the cable is stretched out (by the way, good strong cables take longer to stretch), or the rear brake pads on your car are worn out and when you lift the parking brake, they no longer press against the drum so much, but so as not to run to a car shop and buy a new cable or new ones pads, then you can simply adjust it with the help of improvised means and thereby the handbrake will keep the car as before.

Note!
To adjust the cable, you will need tools, namely: Two "13" wrenches, pliers or instead of them you can also use pliers!

Summary:

Where is the parking brake cable?
It passes under the bottom of the car from the parking brake itself and it goes to both rear brake pads that are next to the rear wheels themselves, for clarity, so that you just understand where it is under the bottom, see the photo in which it is indicated by red arrows and by the way, so that you have there was no feeling that there are two cables, we remind you! The parking brake cable is only one but it is long and due to the fact that it is long it bends in the place indicated by the blue arrow and goes to both rear wheels.

Note!
Although if we take into account the small cable (it does not need to be adjusted, it is only replaced with a new one), then we can in fact assume that there are two cables, since the small cable is connected to the handbrake itself and after that it goes out under the bottom of the car, and already under the bottom the main cable comes into operation, which is indicated in the photo above with red arrows!

When do you need to adjust the parking brake cable?
It needs adjustment (As mentioned earlier) if it is stretched out or the rear pads are worn out, but in order to check it all you have to climb under the car, so there is another way thanks to which you can understand when the cable will need to be adjusted, for this it is simple put your car on an incline of 25% as shown in the photo below and then lift the handbrake to the very top, if the cable is normally adjusted, it will have to hold the car and prevent it from rolling.

Note!
In the event that your car does not stand on any slope at all, then either the torn rear parking brake cable may be to blame for this situation (For how to replace the rear cable, it is also called the main cable, see the article titled: parking brake cable "), or a torn front cable (For information on how to replace the front cable, it is also called a small cable, read the article:" Replacing the front parking brake cable on a car "), after replacing them, everything should return to normal!

By the way, there is another way to check the cable for how it holds the car, to do this, stand on the car on a flat road or on any platform and after that turn on the neutral gear, get out of the car and try to move it in one, if you move it you will have to adjust the parking brake cable on the machine!

Note!
Before you start adjusting it, look for a viewing ditch or a lift, because the cable is adjustable provided that you are under the bottom of the car!

( This place was also indicated by a blue arrow in the second photo (which is located above), after finding, take two wrenches and use them to loosen the lock nut, which is indicated in the photo below under the letter B.

Note!
You need to loosen the locknut in a special way, because you can't just take it and unscrew it, so if you decide to unscrew it, then you will need the second key, which is indicated by the letter A in the photo above, hold the adjusting nut itself and at this time unscrew the same locknut which is indicated under the letter B!

2) Then proceed to adjust the cable itself, for this, take pliers or pliers in your hands and with their help grab the front of the cable as shown in the figure below, and after the cable is captured with a wrench, start rotating the adjusting nut.

Note!
You will need to either unscrew the adjusting nut, or wrap it up and through this also check how many clicks the handbrake will give (It will have to give about four clicks)!

3) Now, when you achieve a clear adjustment, go back under the bottom of the car and tighten the lock nut so that it snaps tightly with the adjusting nut and does not allow it to turn off while driving, this will complete the entire adjustment.

Additional video clip:
In more detail about how to adjust the parking brake cable, as well as some other useful tips, you can see and hear in the video clip that is attached just below:

The purpose of the hand brake mechanism on the VAZ-2107 car is to ensure the locking of the rear wheels of the car during parking.According to the regulations, a properly working and properly adjusted handbrake must keep the vehicle stationary at an incline of up to 25%. Due to the fact that brake pads wear out over time, the parking brake ceases to effectively cope with its task and periodically needs a tightening. In addition, the parking brake cable itself functions in aggressive conditions, sooner or later it stretches, wears out and even breaks, and therefore requires replacement. To repair the handbrake, you can contact the service station, although this system is so simple that any motorist can handle it - you just need to have an idea of how to tighten or replace the handbrake on the VAZ-2107, and have a minimum set of tools.

The parking brake cable stretches over time, wears out or breaks

For what other reasons can the parking brake of the car fail? First of all, under the influence of moisture, corrosion, as well as due to accumulated dirt, the cable often gets jammed in the protective sheath. The problem is usually fixed by simple cleaning and applying a lubricant, but sometimes replacement is the only solution. Quite rarely, but it still happens that the ratchet mechanism of the lever fails, and therefore requires its disassembly and replacement of the failed parts. But it is worth starting such a repair only if you are sure of the operability of the remaining elements of the system, including the correctly adjusted cable tension.

If you ask yourself in a timely manner how to tighten the handbrake on the VAZ-2107, and do all the work correctly, you can avoid a number of unpleasant situations. The securely locked wheels will prevent the car from rolling while parked. In addition, a properly working hand brake system makes it much easier to get the car off the road if you are on a road with a steep slope. Therefore, if the handbrake on the VAZ does not work effectively enough, read the instructions for adjusting it.

Timely tightening of the handbrake on the VAZ-2107 will avoid unpleasant situations

Before pulling the handbrake on the VAZ-2107, make sure that the rear wheel brake pads are in good technical condition. And also check the condition of the cable itself - it may be too stretched or worn out and a regular tightening will not solve the problem. And also check the operation of the handbrake drive. If all parts are in good condition, prepare two “13” wrenches, pliers and begin the adjustment, guided by the following sequence of actions:

The VAZ-2107 handbrake is being adjusted under the bottom of the car, so it must be installed above the inspection pit or raise the rear of the car with a jack.
Set the parking brake lever to the operating position, tightening 5-6 clicks.
Then, while under the vehicle, remove any dirt from the adjusting rod and nuts. After cleaning, hold the adjusting nut with one wrench and loosen the lock nut.
Further, by tightening the adjusting nut, it is necessary to tighten the parking brake cable until the rear wheels are locked. During the process, the adjusting rod should be held with pliers so that it does not turn.
After the required degree of cable tension has been established, tighten the nut a few more turns - this is necessary to reduce the free play of the lever.
Now check if the wheels are really braking, and if everything is normal, you can tighten the locknut.

If the parking brake tension is adjusted correctly, the brake pads will hold the car on a 25% incline

Upon completion of the work, it will be useful to lubricate the threaded connections, for example, with lithol - this will facilitate the adjustment process next time. So, now you have learned how to tighten the parking brake on a VAZ-2107 car, but you still need to check the system in action.To do this, look for a road section with a slope of 25% (or a suitable overpass) and after stopping pull the handbrake lever 2–4 clicks. If the tension is correctly adjusted, the brake pads will hold the machine in place.

Not all motorists know that the parking brake system includes not one, but two cables - front and rear. It is the second one that often has to be changed. There may be several reasons for this, including critical wear and tear. And also in case of frequent jamming, the cable has to be replaced. In addition, if, after adjusting its tension, you find that the handbrake can no longer block the rear wheels, while the brake pads are fully operational, replacing the VAZ-2107 handbrake cable will be the only correct solution. We will tell you how to do this below.

The work that the owners of the model of the same name have to do periodically is replacing the handbrake cable on the VAZ 2107. This manipulation is quite simple - if you first deal with the handbrake device, the characteristic features of the mounts, etc. But first of all, it is necessary to understand in which cases it is produced.

The reasons for the repair are intuitively clear: in cases when the hand brake does not fulfill its functions (does not "keep" the car in the parking position); if the rope is found to be broken or severely deformed (stretched).

Replacing the parking brake cable with a VAZ 2107 can be done in a car service - quickly and efficiently, but due to the simplicity of the procedure you can do it yourself.

Additional Information: The cost of the part varies between 300-400 rubles. It is recommended to purchase from trustworthy distributors: low-quality cables (i.e. made of low-quality material in violation of manufacturing technology) usually do not last long.

Required tools: pliers, wrenches, pliers.

First, it is required to remove the brake drums - on both sides. The next step is to detach the right rear brake pad. The cable tip is removed from it, and then the shoe itself is removed from the brake shield;
It is necessary to immediately warn novice repairers: the front brake pad cannot be removed;
In a similar way the left rear brake pad is removed, after which the lock nut must be loosened. To prevent it from turning, using a second key, the adjusting nut is fixed. Then, fixing the tip with pliers, unscrew both nuts;

The installation of a new part is carried out in the reverse order, after which the adjustment is made.

Some helpful tips, which will be useful to those who do this work for the first time:

the sheath of the new cable must be located above the longitudinal bar;
the branches of the cable - right and left - are not identical. There is a rubber tube on the sheath of the right branch, but not on the left one;
before installing the cable, it is necessary to replace the brake pads.

The lever is lowered to the lowest position, the counter nut is loosened... Holding the tip of the cable, adjust (tighten or release - determined empirically) the corresponding nut.

We tighten the lock nut, after which we check the operation: the normal functioning of the handbrake is guaranteed if the number of clicks does not exceed 4. A larger number indicates insufficient tension in the cable, the adjustment procedure must be repeated.

Needless to say, all of the above operations are performed on the inspection pit, overpass or lift - for easy access to the units.

As you can see, replacing the parking brake cable with a VAZ 2107 is a rather responsible process that requires accuracy and attention. Those who do this work for the first time may encounter difficulties (mainly, this concerns the location of individual nodes and mechanisms).Some practice will provide beginners with the necessary experience - having done the manipulations even once, they will be armed with the knowledge of how to fix the problem on their own.

In the event that the VAZ 2101-2107 parking brake does not hold your car well, the problem lies in the front cable. The parking brake cable can be stretched due to the fact that it is worn out, or it has received mechanical damage. Of course, it is best to repair the parking brake and replace the cable, but the new cable is not always at hand, so you can tighten it.

In order to tighten the front parking brake cable VAZ 2101-2107, you need to drive the car onto an overpass or inspection pit. Then you need to raise the rear of the car with jacks so that the wheels slack.

The parking brake cable adjusting nut is located between the roller that it wraps around and the connection with the rear cables. We hold the end of the cable so that it does not turn, and tighten the nut three to four turns clockwise.

After that, you need to check the effectiveness of the parking brake again. If it does not hold the car well enough, we tighten the cable again in the same way, but at the same time it is necessary to take into account the fact that the cable will have to be replaced in the near future.

The VAZ cable must also be replaced on a flyover or inspection pit. First of all, you need to screw the adjusting nut and locknut onto the tip so that you can see the place where the spring hooks to the tip.

Then use the pliers to unhook the spring. Further, keeping the tip from turning, unscrew and remove both nuts and the tapered bushing from it. The cable end is now free.

Fully unscrew the roller bolt, along which the parking brake cable runs, remove the roller from the holder and pull the cable. The work under the bottom is finished, you can go to the salon.

In the cabin, you need to unscrew the two bolts securing the VAZ parking brake housing and remove it. After that, unscrew the parking brake mounting bolts and pull it out. The cable is attached to the lug with a nut or washer with a cotter pin. We remove the old cable and install a new one. We take out the main part of the new cable under the body and assemble the handbrake.

Assembly is carried out upside-down. After the VAZ 2101-2107 cable is installed, it needs to be adjusted. With the cable adjusted, the parking brake should hold the vehicle at an angle of 25-30 degrees. In this case, it is important not to overtighten the cable in order to avoid its premature wear.

Locking the wheels when the car is parked is the task of the parking or hand brake. It is more commonly used on bumpy road sections.

A well-adjusted handbrake should fix the car in one place when tightened by 4-6 teeth with a surface slope of 25%. If this does not happen, the parking brake must be adjusted or repaired.

A breakdown of the handbrake is a common phenomenon, since it is enough to start the movement of the car without removing it from the handbrake. This will wear off the pads and stop reaching the brake drum.

Most likely, the cause of the breakdown lies in a stretched or unregulated parking brake cable. The tightening should be performed if the car does not lock even for 5-7 clicks. This procedure on a VAZ 2107 can be done no more than 4 times, after which the replacement of the brake pads is already required.

Another source of malfunction of the handbrake may be the looping of the cable due to moisture, rust, dirt that gets on the cable while driving. This can be eliminated by cleaning the cable and lubricating it. If, after a certain amount of time, a breakdown occurs again, it is required handbrake cable replacement 2107.

In addition, to fix the breakdown, you need to remove the jamming defect of the handbrake lever, and maybe the ratchet mechanism of the ratchet.

Therefore, before repair of the hand brake it is worth making sure that it is adjusted correctly and that the cause of the problem is not in the cable. In this case, the technical condition of the rear brakes, cable, as well as the parking brake drive should be good.

Place the vehicle on an inspection pit or lift.
Jack up the rear of the car, hang out the rear wheels (they must rotate freely).
Tighten the handbrake to the locked position (5-7 clicks).
Remove dirt from the adjusting bolt, handbrake nuts.
With the keys on "13" tighten (or loosen) the nut, which adjusts the tension of the parking brake. It is worth pulling until the free rotation of the wheels stops (in this case, you can make sure that there is no play and friction).

After tightening the adjusting nut and locking the wheels, tighten the adjusting nut all the way. This will reduce the free play of the parking brake.
Make sure the wheels are braking, then tighten the locknut.

Lubricate the threaded holes (using Litol grease as an option).
Make sure that the protective sheath of the hand rope is not damaged.

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Greetings to you friends on the do-it-yourself car repair site. The handbrake is an integral part of the car, like many of its parts, it needs timely adjustment.

In today's article we will consider adjusting the hand or parking brake using the example of the VAZ 2107.

I would like to note right away that the principle of tightening the handbrake on the models of the Russian car industry is the same and it does not matter what kind of car you have, an old VAZ 2101 or VAZ 2109, VAZ 2110 or VAZ 2115, the whole process of work is the same and is not at all complicated.

Adjusting the handbrake does not require any serious knowledge and in order to tighten the parking brake cable it is not necessary to go to the service station, it is quite possible to cope on its own in your own garage. So we advise you to read the article on how to replace the ball joint with your own hands.

The first step is to understand what types of work you need to do and determine the malfunction, because it is not always possible to do with adjusting the handbrake, you may need to replace the handbrake cable or brake pads.

Possible causes and malfunctions:

Does not hold the handbrake on slopes.
Broken parking brake cable.
Sticking of the cable in the casing (sheath).
Brake pad wear.

So, if the parking brake does not hold due to a broken cable or wear of the linings, then it is simply impossible to do without further replacement of these parts.

But, and if you are sure that your pads are in order or you changed them not long ago and the parking brake cable is not torn and does not stick in the casing, then you can safely proceed with the adjustment.

So, before pulling up the handbrake, we need two thirteen keys, pliers, a brush for metal, a jack.

The easiest way to tighten the lift is on a lift, but if this is not available, we drive into the pit and jack up the rear of the car so that the rear wheels rotate freely. You can also check the bearings on the axle shafts at the same time.

This is done so that during the adjustment process we do not pinch the brake pads too much, the wheels should rotate freely when the handbrake is released, there should not be any jamming.

Attention! An overtightened handbrake can lead to rapid wear of the pads, as well as overheating.

After you have suspended the back of the machine, we climb under it with a brush and clean the threaded part of the adjusting bolt from dirt, if there is one.

Using open-end wrenches, release the lock nut of the adjusting bolt of photo 1, then use the pliers to hold the bolt of the parking brake cable, and using a thirteen key, tighten the nut of photo 2.

After we slightly tightened the nut, we check the parking brake adjustment, pull up the parking brake lever in the car, while it should be from three to five clicks, this is the most optimal result, so to speak.

But in fact, it is not so important how many clicks you have, the main thing is that the handbrake holds well and the car does not roll on slopes, because this is its main function.

But the main point is that when the parking brake lever is released, the wheels should rotate freely, that is, when rotating, they should not be pinched and not even wedged when you turn them by hand.

After you have adjusted the handbrake, do not forget to tighten the locknut and it is advisable to process all the threaded connection with Movil.

This will allow you to easily adjust the handbrake in the future, since Movil perfectly protects threaded connections from rust.

Finally, I would like to give a little advice, try not to put the handbrake on the car in the winter season, as this can lead to freezing of the rear pads to the drum and you will not be able to continue driving further.

Video (click to play).

If this still happens and the pads are frozen to the brake drum, pour hot water on the drum until they are completely frozen.

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