I've had trouble with my handbrake for a long time now, and I'm worried about it failing the MOT, which is soon. I've replaced almost everything. It pretty much works, but you need to pull on it VERY hard. It's possible that the MOT test will not pull it hard enough.
If I push the brake pedal hard before applying the handbrake then it seems to work as I would expect. So, I think that suggests that it's not the handbrake cable or the linkages (they were replaced anyway). It seems like it would be something focing the shoes inwards, which must be the springs?
I replaced the springs on one side and it didn't seem to make any difference. Does it look like the springs on the other side are the problem? The long thin spring goes on top, and stick short one on the bottom don't they? Any ideas what else could be wrong.
What I've replaced:
Hanbrake cable
Handbrake cable linkages
Brake drums
Brake shoes
Springs on one side
If I push the brake pedal hard before applying the handbrake then it seems to work as I would expect. So, I think that suggests that it's not the handbrake cable or the linkages (they were replaced anyway). It seems like it would be something focing the shoes inwards, which must be the springs?
I replaced the springs on one side and it didn't seem to make any difference. Does it look like the springs on the other side are the problem? The long thin spring goes on top, and stick short one on the bottom don't they? Any ideas what else could be wrong.
What I've replaced:
Hanbrake cable
Handbrake cable linkages
Brake drums
Brake shoes
Springs on one side