Handbrake quiet tight.

[tisandy]

I've been told my handbrake efficiency is at 12% after my MOT which is a fail as it needs to be 25% IIRC.

My handbrake is quiet tight after 2 clicks. it may need adjusting.

My question is: As long as the handbrake works does it matter how hard it is to pull up? Cos it works great with 4 clicks just need a bit of man power. (I think the MOT is a beat weaker than average)

[Woody91]

If its tight after 2 clicks but still not holding then you may find that your handbrake shoes and maybe your liners need replacing.

[tisandy]

Its a VTR mate. Discs on the back.

Changed the pads and discs yesterday. They may need to bed in a bit though so..

[daveg1]

16% is the pass rate for hand brake mine failed on this and it turned out to be a seized caliper

[tisandy]

Calipers seem to be working fine..

I changed the brake pads and turned the piston clockwise to push it back. Pressed the brakes and they clamped on to the brakes fine.

Just wondering what else there is I can do..

[daveg1]

how good are the disc's i see its 2000 plate so the disc's are very old if they havent been changed
Did the caliper move freely with out any force as i thought mine was ok until i tried a new one and realised how easy they should move

[tisandy]

Ive justed changed both discs and pads on the back. They move freely enough..

[daveg1]

sorry didnt realise that you had done disc's, cant see there being any other problem really i did pads disc's and calipers took it in next day with and passed easily

[tisandy]

Really?
Hopefully this time it will pass.

Seems a lot better than it was soo :)

[daveg1]

yer nothing else to replace really so you should be sorted, i put my hand brake on after and tried to pull away i could feel a huge difference, good luck with the retest.

[tisandy]

Cheers mate, well let you know what happens :)