lukeaJones Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 hi my handbrake feels wierd compared to other cars i hae to pull it up really far it clicks like 8-9 times before it holds is that how it should be? luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 hi my handbrake feels wierd compared to other cars i hae to pull it up really far it clicks like 8-9 times before it holds is that how it should be? luke Mine is the same absolutely crap! I have had it adjusted a few times but it goes back pretty quick, I have no confidence in it and always leave the car in gear now just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Mine as well, their all the same, Crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Mine seems ok hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Mine seems ok hahaha Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Mine seems ok hahaha Snap Yours has snapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 You do have to pull them up quite high compared to other cars in order for them to work, apparenty its a "feature" of the 350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 If you take the ashtray out of the centre console, you can see the 10mm nut you need to tighten it. The handbrake should work within 5 clicks, so you can tighten the nut to suit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 The handbrake should work within 5 clicks, so you can tighten the nut to suit.... The handbook actually specifies the correct working range as 6 to 7 clicks, with a pulling force of 196N (20kg, 44 lb). If you over tighten you run the risk of binding when the brakes heat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4XNY Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 The handbrake should work within 5 clicks, so you can tighten the nut to suit.... The handbook actually specifies the correct working range as 6 to 7 clicks, with a pulling force of 196N (20kg, 44 lb). If you over tighten you run the risk of binding when the brakes heat up. Indeed your right, my apologies! http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/atta ... stment.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I did my hand brake the other day. It's Quite simple really 1. Jack up Car and put on axle stands. 2. Chock up the front wheels, put in neutral and release the handbrake. 3. Remove the small rubber grommet and using a flat screw driver rotate star wheel on the adjuster assembly till the drum doesn't rotate any more. 4. Rotate the adjuster assembly back the opposite way till the drum rotates just freely without binding. 5. Repeat on the other side. 6. Now check the handbrake lever for travel. If it is more than 6/7 clicks. 7. The handbrake lever will need to be adjusted. Remove the ashtray. Insert a deep socket and rotate the adjustment nut till desired height is obtained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thought I would try this thread as it concerns "Handbrakes" I was told by a couple of the members that there is a chap you makes gear and handbrake levers on this site? I did ask 3-4 times over the last week and apart from a few jokes, no one seems to be able to help, and I can't find him in the adverts. So if someone could actually help and link me to him I would be obliged. This is quite important as I can't stand the site of this rubbish bit of ugly black plastic car any longer. Thanks in advance. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 this member makes gearknobs, any use - viewtopic.php?f=38&t=23151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 this member makes gearknobs, any use - viewtopic.php?f=38&t=23151 Thanks for that. All i know is this guy makes Nobs and brake levers:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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