[ROVERNET - UK] 3500S Handbrake Cable Adjustment

[John Windwood]

It could be that the pads were not wound up properly to the discs. When
changing the pads or discs on a P6, it is wise to disconnect both handbrake
connections to the calipers and turn them by hand until you cant move them
any more so that pads are in full contact with the discs. Then reconnect the
linkages and work the handbrake some more. Do this before considering
changing the cable!
Kind Regards
John
John Windwood
rover-2000
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Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 12:25 PM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] 3500S Handbrake Cable Adjustment


> Thanks Michael, I will check. Currently the handbrake doesn't engage until
about 10 clicks. The cable looks like it is new, and the rear calipers were
rebuilt.
>
> In a message dated 7/7/2004 2:49:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Michael
Pellow" <mp349 at ww.co.nz> writes:
>
> >
> >> Is the handbrake cable adjusted from inside the car or under the car?
> >>
> >> Randy - Miami, FL
> >> 1970 3500S
> >>
> >Before adjusting the cable ,make sure that the brake adjustment
mechanisim
> >is working correctly. On the rear calipers there is a leaver that rotates
to
> >apply the brakes.This should rest against the backstop screw in both
sides
> >when the cable is at the correct tension. If the aout adjust is working
> >correctly ,the leavers should rotate about 1/2 to 3/4 for the brakes to
> >come on.If one or both are rotating full travel ,then the adjusters have
> >either frozen or been assembled incorrectly.When the cable is set
> >correctly,the handbreak should come up at least 4 to 6 clicks
> >
> >Michael Pellow
> >2x 46 10 HP
> > 49 P3 75 6 light
> > 59 P4 60
> > 62 P4 110
> > 65 3ltr Mk II auto Saloon
> > 66 3ltr MkII 4 spd Coupe
> > 72 P6B S
> > 73 P6B S
> > 82 2000 SD1 5spd
> > 84 3500 SD1 5spd
> > 2000 75 Conniseur
> >
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