alleycee Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 hi. a 1998 sportif automatic - failed MOT on 'Service' brake weakness. (also rear brakes ineffective) anyone think of likely culprit on that? a nut need tightening p'raps? I rarely use the parking break becos its an automatic, but it may be getting rusty under there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Theres 2 adjusters, 1 on the handbrake and one on each of the drums. they can be done by jacking the car up and getting in behind the drum, theres a small oval cover that pops off then you can turn a gear with a screwdriver to wind them out some more.You may need new brake shoes if its not been done it a while Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alleycee Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Million thanks matie - now I'll just google the meaning of 'brake shoes' :-D but seriously, thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 brake shoes same a brake pads mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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