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Sat 2 Jan 2010 19:38

99 1.8 How to slacken handbrake cable to change Bk - solvoreputo

Hi,

I have already replaced one side of my Ford Focus's rear brakes, replacing the disc rotor and the brake pads with very few problems. But on the other side I have been trying for hours to try and remove the handbrake cable from the rear brake calliper in order to fit the new disc / pads - but it just won't budge....it's a good 2 mm short of clearing the hook it's held in with.

How can I slacken the handbrake cable right off so I can get it unclipped?

Many thanks for any help...this has been very frustrating!

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Sat 2 Jan 2010 20:59

99 1.8 How to slacken handbrake cable to change Bk - Diamond

Have you tried undoing the locking nut and then slackening the handbrake adjusting nut at the handbrake inside the car? This might give you a bit more to play with.

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Sat 2 Jan 2010 21:19

99 1.8 How to slacken handbrake cable to change Bk - solvoreputo

Thanks Diamond.

Can't believe I didn't try that, thanks. I must have my head on funny tonight as I (stupidly) assumed that it could only be tightened from there. Two days under my car in freezing conditions with only a paraffin lamp...probably the fumes!

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