VE Handbrake Adjustment.

[BumbleBeeSSVR]

Hi all. I've got a 2010 SII ss-v redline that is in need of a handbrake adjustment.

Could someone please point me in the right direction? I've never owned a car with disc's on the rear so really, i'm starting out blind with this one.

Cheers.

(I'll just add that if you would like to tell me to take it to a mechanic, or the dealership, please don't waste your own time replying.)

[RiCeY]

Try taking up the slack in the cable first as thats the easiest to do yourself.

Lift up the centre console lid and theres a small trim behind the cupholders. get a flatblade screwdriver and slide it under this trim to pop it off, its held in by two clips.

Now you should see a torx bolt in there but you can use a flatblade to turn it. Wind it in about 5 full turns (might have to lift the handbrake a little to get better access) and try the handbrake. it should only have around 8 clicks till it gets really tight. Keep winding it in till you get 8 clicks only when pulling the handbrake up.

If this doesnt improve the handbrakes hold youll need to back off the handbrake and adjust at the rear wheels then readjust the handbrake lever.

[BumbleBeeSSVR]

Cheers mate, i'll give it a crack. At the moment, I'll lift it until it stops, then need to yank it another two clicks before it actually does anything. And being an Auto, the clunk it makes when taking it out of park makes me shudder. The 45 degree driveway i must park in doesn't help either!

[BumbleBeeSSVR]

Worked a treat. Thanks again.

[RiCeY]

No problem.

[schwanm]

Is this procedure the same for a series 1? Can't find a thing in the centre console?

[RiCeY]

Yes. Its the retangular trim with two curves cut out of it just behind the cupholders.

[calais06]

Is this procedure the same for a series 1? Can't find a thing in the centre console?

Same on a series I just as RiCeY said, it will be a bit tough to pop up, but will eventually.