What kind of adjustments are possible? Recently I feel that my 5th gen handbreaks is not strong enough to hold the car on a hill. Hence I have to slip it in 1st gear and also turn my tires for protection.

If there is a ways to adjust the handbreaks. I'm interested to know as well.

David

 

Me too, I feel that mine needs to be tightened up so it works better.

 

My friends saids that it has to do with the rear breaks... Not sure. I'd like to her some inputs on this!


David

 

My friends saids that it has to do with the rear breaks... Not sure. I'd like to her some inputs on this!


David

yeh, the handbrake is connected to the rear brakes. You can adjust handbrake stopping strength by adjusting the parking brake arm on the rear caliper. Theres also an adjusting nut under the center console. The full adjustment procedure is the helms , section 19-6. you can dl it online. Not sure if thisll really help alot with the handbrake strength. I cant really remember my handbrake ever being really strong, maybe thats just me...

 

yeh, the handbrake is connected to the rear brakes. You can adjust handbrake stopping strength by adjusting the parking brake arm on the rear caliper. Theres also an adjusting nut under the center console. The full adjustment procedure is the helms , section 19-6. you can dl it online. Not sure if thisll really help alot with the handbrake strength. I cant really remember my handbrake ever being really strong, maybe thats just me...

Cool Thanks! Yeah my handbreak has never been really strong. Then what should we do when parking on a steep hill? I usually put it in first gear, and turn the tires. But sometimes, in a resident driveway, there is no curve to turn the wheels to. I'm not sure how strong 1st gear will hold.

David

 

You should keep it parked with the e-brake up and in 1st, otherwise, you will end up like me and wake up to see your lude rolled out into and blocking the street.

 

You should keep it parked with the e-brake up and in 1st, otherwise, you will end up like me and wake up to see your lude rolled out into and blocking the street.

:shock: yikes! That must really suck. Did it hit any thing or was it just in the middle of the street. It would kind of be funny if nothing serious happened.

David

 

I have never done it on a Prelude, but I would say removing the center console (take all the screws out and lift up) and looking for a way to tighten the cable that pulls the brakes would be a good place to start.

 

Your e-brake "should" be able to lock up the rear wheels, I'd say.... I've driven other cars where this is the case, and if you think about it, that's what the purpose of the brake is to begin with (in case your power brakes fail). The e-brake doesnt do this in my new Prelude, or in my older Accord.

 

could someone give me some updates....

 

I found that although my first few inches is loose.. If I pull really hard, I was able to hold my car up at a pretty steep slope. So I guess no adjustment needed for me, yet.

David