Handbrake adjustment

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Jerry Coles
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Handbrake adjustment

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Hi all
Has anyone any idea how to adjust the handbrake please.
When I release the foot brake locking pin the RH pedal is much higher then the LH one although they both press on the brakes at the same point in the downward travel.
Any advice gratefully received.
Jerry
Bath
UK
Jerry Coles
Camerton, Bath, UK
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john.n
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Re: Handbrake adjustment

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i have the same problem i think it is to do with some weak spring in the brakes. havent got round to fixing it yet

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John

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Re: Handbrake adjustment

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The way i figure it is like this, (i could be wrong) First (this is providing everything is free and nt seized) you adjust the brakes up useing a screwdriver through the backplates. turn the turnbuckel untill the wheels wont turn then back of till they move free, Second , you can then more or less adjust the brake rods to where you want them, Jim.
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