Handbrake adjustment

[usegoldie]

My Alhambra handbrake needs to be adjusted, lots of clicks are required to get the handbrake to bite and even then, it is not tight enough.

I assume there is adjustment somewhere in the cables, but where?

I have pulled the trim off inside the car but could not find any ajustment. Is it under the car?

[kenney]

It is self adjusting

[usegoldie]

I understand that there is a self adjusting mechanism in the caliper, but surely there must be an adjustment in the cable to allow for cable stretch?

[kenney]

There isn''t

[usegoldie]

FYI - there is.

Between the first part of the handbrake cable and where it splits down each rear suspension arm, there is an adjuster.

Thanks for your replies though.

[kenney]

That is not designed as a means to adjust the hand brake Due to the automatic rear wheel brake adjustment there is no requirement to adjust the handbrake after making new/initial adjustment.

[usegoldie]

Except for perhaps the cable stretching, as happens with all handbrake cables?

[kenney]

Quote ( lots of clicks are required to get the handbrake to bite and even then, it is not tight enough.) i doubt very much that the cables have streched that much

[stevesks]

Could worn discs or pads be an issue?