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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Paulviv on 08 May 2012, 20:07

Title: MK3 GTI Handbrake
Post by: Paulviv on 08 May 2012, 20:07

I recently changed the rear pads on my GTI , that went well, however ,when i applied the handbrake it i found i could pull it all the way to the top and the brake still wasnt on.
I adjusted the 10mm nuts inside the car as much as i dared but it is still not stopping the car, do i need to adjust it anywhere else or have i missed something .

Title: Re: MK3 GTI Handbrake
Post by: CJA321 on 08 May 2012, 20:09

Are the cables attached to the calipers?

Title: Re: MK3 GTI Handbrake
Post by: Screech16v on 08 May 2012, 20:16

You need to pump the handbrake about a million times and it will come good  :wink:

Title: Re: MK3 GTI Handbrake
Post by: Tonicpar on 08 May 2012, 21:23

I have heard the above post works a treat

Title: Re: MK3 GTI Handbrake
Post by: Paulviv on 08 May 2012, 21:27

Quote from: Screech16v on 08 May 2012, 20:16

You need two pump the handbrake about a million times and it will come good  :wink:

Thanks for that i will give it a go tomorrow

Title: Re: MK3 GTI Handbrake
Post by: Paulviv on 08 May 2012, 21:28

Quote from: CJA321 on 08 May 2012, 20:09

Are the cables attached to the calipers?

Thanks for the info i will check