Technical Handbrake adjustment.

[ninian324]

Hi, I have a 2014 Ducato Coachbuilt motorhome and I’m not sure which type of handbrake it has. I need to adjust it and need to know if it’s a DIY job.
If anyone has done this task was it straightforward.

Thanks.

 

[rayc]

It has the 'top hat ' system i.e. the handbrake is shoe operated within a drum which is part of the rear disc. It is DIY adjustable but you must follow the correct procedure. There are examples of the system on youtube such as

 

[Peter James]

Good post rayc. Adjustment is not just a matter of taking up the slack in the cable. There are 2 adjustment points for a reason. The cable needs to be pulling at the right angle to increase the leverage and apply enough pressure. I have heard of people replacing drums and shoes when all that was neded was correct adjustment of the cables.

 

[ninian324]

Hi, Thanks for the replies very informative and hopefully someone else will have benefitted from it as well.