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09-12-2011, 06:46 PM | #1 |
Drives: Yaris 2003 Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: York
Posts: 7
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Help with Loose Handbrake
Hi,
Could any of you tell me how easy is it to adjust the handbrake on a 2003 yaris. When I first pull up the handbrake it doesn’t hold the car sufficiently and if on a slight incline it begins to roll. I have to then pull the handbrake up to it’s highest possible point to have any effect. Is it possible to tighten the handbrake. Thanks for any advice. Roth |
09-13-2011, 04:30 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 254
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You gotta take off rear drums and turn the little star looking wheel. Use a flat head screwdriver and turn both sides left wheel and right wheel evenly. Brake shoes may be worn out if handle moving that high also. You can find a DIY for adjusting brakes if you type that in search box that is how I learned lol.
Just remember turn 2-3 clicks at a time. I am not sure how to back if off if you get too tight brakes may drag |
09-14-2011, 06:55 AM | #3 | |
Drives: 2008 5 Speed Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 77
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I just had mine adjusted, holds the car after 2 clicks of pulling the e-brake lever. |
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09-14-2011, 10:56 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dublin, Ohio
Posts: 412
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Yeah, you don't have to take the wheels and drums off to adjust the shoes in the rear. There should be a rubber plug in the backside of the brake shield. Take that off, shine a flashlight in, and find the wheel to turn.
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