Handbrake adjustment for drums

[Ozzieborne]

Just had my car MOT'd and it failed on

"Parking brake lever has no reserve travel"

Can someone quickly right me up a summerized guide on how to adjust it.

I have drums on the back.

Thanks in advance :p

[steve_335]

It sounds like you need new rear shoes, or could be a stretched handbrake cable

[Emma_ZS]

My handbrake wasn't working properly and i had to have both my rear drums/shoes replaced. Cost me £121!!

[baker556]

same emma had exactly the same but mine was £110 :P

[pepper953]

under the exhaust heat shield (centre part) 13mm? nut on the end of cable
just screw it up but make sure the wheels still turn when you have adjusted it