Technical Loose handbreak

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Technical Loose handbreak

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The handbreak on my 1.2 seemed a bit loose over the last two weeks - by that I mean I have to pull it up more before the wheels lock.
Is this likely to be the cable needing tightened or could the rear pads/shoes be getting worn? Its an 07 and done about 31000 miles so far.

Cheers.
 
I would check the cable adjustment first. Is a service due soon ? Mine was getting a bit high so i adjusted the cables, fine now (y)
 
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Yeah, its due a service in the next month so was going to mention it anyway but the other day I applied the h/b on a hill and the car rolled back, had to slam the footbrake on and then pull the h/b up another two notches. Sh@t me up I'll tell you

Is it fairly simple to adjust or should I leave it to the garage? Ive had the cover off before so I know what Im looking for, just wondering how sensitive the cable is to adjustment?
 
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