How to Tighten Your Handbrake

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8 жыл бұрын

After a while, your handbrake may not be as tight and strong as it once was. In this video, I show you how to adjust it and make it tight again so it will be able to hold your car from rolling if you are on an hill. You can adjust your handbrake to lockup the back wheels or just so it is snug. Adjust it however you like, just make sure that you aren’t causing the rear brakes to drag while you are driving as you will wear out your brake pads prematurely.
If you have any questions, the comments section is below. You know what to do by now. Thanks for watching :)
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@isaacfoster1184 2 жыл бұрын

Just so you are aware, though this does work in the short term, this eventually stretches the cable more and causes more damage. To properly service your handbreak you need to be adjusting the handbreak down at the wheel end. This involves removing the rear wheels and using the adjustment holes on the break rotors/drums to adjust the drag on the breaks themselves. This method is significantly better in the long term and will preserve your handbreak and leave it more reliable in case of an emergency

@erege09 2 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a video showing this I have never seen done any other way.

@mousaal-ag3686 Жыл бұрын

I did take it to a autoshop and they said the cable isn’t dredged out or anything or not in the slightest damaged it’s just not adjusted right , so instead of buying a whole new cable or letting the autoshop adjusting it for me for a 150 I can just simply watch this video and adjust it myself . I do agree with your point though , it’s not valid is every scenario

@99shadows66 Жыл бұрын

@@erege09 Watch this video to see how the adjustment is done at the rear drum star adjuster. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJtnisuhkp_Idps.html

@maxmax0 Жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on the situations. If the shoes have been adjusted properly and the handbrake still does not engage, then this method is the right one.

@CardoTheCreator 8 жыл бұрын

Helped me fix my handbrake! Thanks dude!

@carolescott1766 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Simple and very informative. Well done.

@josequintana6526 10 ай бұрын

MIlan, thanks for the informative video. I have a 2010 Honda Accord and was able to access the wires just like you showed through the backside of the center console. Came off very easily, no tools needed. Found the turn bolt (which is a 12mm) and after some tightening, I was able to get the e brake to hold the car at the correct position. Manual calls for 7 to 9 clicks on the 2010 Honda. I feel a whole lot better now that the e brake is working properly, and I didn't have to pay for such an easy job. Have a blessed year.

@bobrob6834 4 жыл бұрын

Grear video .very handy perfect timming .took me 5 minutes.i tested it by putting in neutral a resting on a small hill .didnt move .thanks again

@MobbinAMVS 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial(y) i both tighten my Audi A3 and my bro's Golf Mk4 handbrake :) cheers!

@jwest88 5 жыл бұрын

I ended up just having to adjust my self adjusters in my drum brakes; I had worked on them recently. Good to know about this method though if I ever need to use it.

@nghoongk 5 жыл бұрын

i gained good knowledge from your video. keep it up. thanks!

@crystalr2711 7 жыл бұрын

Hello, did you make a video for the foot brake pedal tighten?

@crzyofficial7658 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mine was totally different on the scion but this allowed me to get the sense of it and found the same thing but super easy to access.

@Colombiandaddy56 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man I can’t find your other video for the pedal parking brake did you make one?

@puneetsokhal8300 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video! Thank you. Love the mags, where did you get them from ?

@staypositive4358 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I think I need to do this! Thanks!

@akizmetkat999 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Milan, Under my console there are two cables (one for each side obviously) going into the equalizer. Coming out of the equalizer is the one cable that I presume is the one that gets adjusted. But every picture I've looked at of this whole assembly shows the two cables on individual adjusters as well. The two adjusters are in approximately the same place. But not on my car. The adjusters are about 2-3 inches apart, indicating one cable is longer then the other. After watching your video and reading the comments section I'm beginning to think that one of my cables might be stretched. Would that be a reasonable assumption? And if so, then the second cable is not far behind, correct? Darn it! Nothing is ever easy anymore it seems. But anyway, great video. Very clear, simple and informative. Please keep em coming.

@ahanancm 8 жыл бұрын

Hey bro I have been a subscriber for a long time now, love your videos you inspired me get my car and do a bunch of work. I have 2001 Acura CL. It's a 6 speed auto but has a foot brake. It's very lose and I need to get it tightened. I have looked everywhere and can't find any solution to my problem. Please make a video as soon as you can. Also I did many things like you did such as sounds, calipers, some Plasti Dip, and I am planning to do more. Love your videos and hope you keep grown because you provide great information.

@johannesryum4822 8 жыл бұрын

i didnt finde any money, SCAM!

@OdaBergin 8 жыл бұрын

+Livier hmmm to bad

@davidcunningham2984 6 жыл бұрын

what a rip off!

@heyday101 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like Canadian money.....not worth a lot :)

@noelcreary7210 9 ай бұрын

That was HELPFUL Thank you. 👍👍

@erickrobles87 7 жыл бұрын

Hey! thanks man your video help me out and simple hehe nice video man

@durbanboy101 7 жыл бұрын

very informative video, cheers.

@nchilo 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks 👍🏻

@milkdad36 6 жыл бұрын

What a nice and clear tip~~~~

@905nite 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can find replacement leather seat from the Accord Coupe? I have the same Coupe as you and I'm having a hard time finding one since most places have leather seats for the sedan. Also great video. I'm fixing my E-Brake as well.

@Hallsballs01 7 жыл бұрын

Did you ever post the one for the foot brake? I can't find it.... Thanks!

@Elheino 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Milan!

@thatraro5504 7 жыл бұрын

cant wait to see yor video on kick pedal handbrake bro

@rohanancelloyd580 7 жыл бұрын

Great teaching method

@Shalashaska016 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Definitely something to look into as my car rolls on inclines in nuetral with the Handabrake on max. Not sure if I need new drums or what. We have severe hills here however.

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

Shalashaska016 Yeah having a manual car, you use your handbrake all the time so having one that works is a near must!

@djghostman1687 7 жыл бұрын

awesome deal man will this work on my 2006 honda civic lx

@daleschmidt7157 8 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@amerrushdi5077 7 жыл бұрын

thank you ....... nice work.....

@kcpth 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video

@Tony-ir9vu 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!!!

@269kx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro helped alot

@KW-cv5me 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I just bought a manual car without anyone to teach me how to drive or tune it up so your videos have been a great help, thank s for taking the time to make them!

@broly19812010 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier. Is the cord tightener located in the same place??

@BassAddict12 6 жыл бұрын

Hey could you do a video of tightening the hand brake of a Mini Cooper Base Model? I have a 2007 and the handbrake was just like what yours was like in the beginning of the video.

@buckmajor 7 жыл бұрын

I changed my drum brake shoes and my handbrake is loose. I have a feeling a didn't auto adjust and the spin the wheel. If the wheel is not spinning when the handbrake is down does that mean I have to loosen the axle bearings?

@jakeg6549 8 жыл бұрын

What makes the e brake light come on in the dash gauge. That light has to be on for my 2000 convertible mustang top to go be put down or go up. I need that light to come on. What do I do Milan?

@rugeramerican308 8 жыл бұрын

does this apply for all cars? I got a ssangyong 97

@donluknis5082 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks great job!!! It really helped me out .

@zamthianmangzkc6800 7 жыл бұрын

How can i check if my ebrake cable is stretched out? I have the same problem with you, the car sliding off the hill. Went to shop and paid $400 to fix but still have the same problem. I just want to know if I just need to tighten it up the way you show or replace the cable first. Thanks m8

@MegaBobtube 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Milan, I have a problem with my hand brake. Whenever I pull down the hand brake as I am leaving for work, the car would not reverse. My parking space is a bit inclined so that it reverses freely by just pulling the hand brake down. What I mean it would not reverse, is that, I have to turn the gear in reverse, then I would hear a sound like it is forced to reverse. What is the problem?

@MasterPx 7 жыл бұрын

Great video

@SM-ff3kd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

@chrisc8774 7 жыл бұрын

will this method work on 2014 accord

@srp960 5 жыл бұрын

My 2010 SS Chevy Camaro shows no resistance in the handbrake could this be because it needs an adjustment or could this be because the cable is broken?

@_ClayMorey_ Жыл бұрын

Do all car have the same handbrake place? I have a Lexus lx 470

@nayanmanibaniaYT 2 жыл бұрын

Good job done thumps up ✌️

@milanmastracci 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@tarek3702 7 жыл бұрын

shared and liked your video

@paulcantiller 7 жыл бұрын

What happened to the foot pedal version?

@moNYTx 8 жыл бұрын

waiting for the other vid. Thanks

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

moNYTx For the kick pedal emergency brake?

@moNYTx 8 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci yeah man. Got a weak e brake on my auto lol

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

Okay ill have to find a car with a kick pedal hand brake and fix it :)

@gareth2933 7 жыл бұрын

Can you send me the link to the video for the foot brake adjustment please

@samsad3982 7 жыл бұрын

Good video 📹

@larry12345 8 жыл бұрын

for the jack up test, does drive train matter at all? with your car seeming like its a front wheel drive it wld be completely fine since theres nothing really connecting to it apart frm suspension but wat abt in a rear wheel or 4 wheel drive car? even when the car is in neutral wld there be a potential chance of damaging any mechanism if u try to spin the wheels with your hands?

@firstname405 7 жыл бұрын

It would be the same as rolling the car down a hill in neutral, would it not?

@randyearls595 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info. (y)

@happybeing777 5 жыл бұрын

would this work with an awd

@tophermondon8419 7 жыл бұрын

is there any other way that i can adjust my rear disk brake separately cause i think one is tighter than the other???

@bushbasher69 6 жыл бұрын

you should adjust at the wheels aswell if it has a internal drum but this car does not. and if the wheels dont spin freely it could be because of other things bad caliper/bearing

@manjul2007 7 жыл бұрын

Link for the paddle handbrake adjustment please

@ohscarxd 8 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Awesome video..just one question, how do you know if the two wires are stretched or not?

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

Oscar Luo You'll notice that if you try and tighten the handbrake, the cables won't adjust and grab the brake caliper. This means that the cable itself is unwinding and can't handle much pressure. You'll need to replace both cables in pairs because if one is stretched, the odds are the other will not be far behind it

@MogBean 6 жыл бұрын

Are there cables you can buy that don’t stretch?

@xMattJew 8 жыл бұрын

Canada ftw, sweet videos man! Always enjoyable and idiot proof!

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

xMattJew Thanks Matt!! Glad you enjoy em :)

@steviewanderer 4 жыл бұрын

You said you'd put up another vid for the kick pedal, but i can't find it on your channel mate.

@01059871 4 жыл бұрын

In my Fiat 500 the cables are not aligned, which means I'm basically braking with one tire. Any idea on how to align both cables?

@turkishstig8489 6 жыл бұрын

So this doesnt work if your cable are stretched? But why wouldnt it hold the car if it is not stretched?

@garretflook3497 8 жыл бұрын

i was wondering if it was possible to transfer a foot emergency brake to a handbrake, and how to do it if possible.

@lovechild8454 5 жыл бұрын

How Do I tighten the handbrake on a Saab 9-5 se 2000 model

@cwatson42785 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Milan, Are all cars pretty much the same? I have a 01 audi a4 and was wondering if it's generally the same?

@mohammedrahman3447 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, the principal is the same

@joshroussel9153 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, found 3 toonies :)

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+Josh Roussel You made money working on your own car ;)

@MrRangerZr1 8 жыл бұрын

Milan, Which taillight tint vinyl would you recommend? Can you give me the link plz.

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+MrRangerZr1 www.metrorestyling.com/Smoke-Out-Tail-Light-Vinyl-Film-p/smktailfilm.htm

@MrRangerZr1 8 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci For some reason, I cant get it to look good. It always had some bubbles and looks like crap.

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

You need to apply heat to the wrap before you apply it to the car, that way its warm and will stretch

@howardmphembe3369 5 жыл бұрын

So will my handbrake light be on wgen this is lose?

@D0SAGE 5 жыл бұрын

One of my wires is about a inch longer on the left side what does this mean

@joehyundaitech7961 5 жыл бұрын

how does the handle become loose in the first place ?

@elmasduro780 8 жыл бұрын

i have a question i have a honda accord 2003 v6 i had adjust the nut about 2 time but it get loose in a few day i could say in about a week and half what do you think this problem is causing the hand break to get loose so fast? is the nut need to be replace i know the cable is good because when i tight it hold the car on a hill or on drive.

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+pepo la guira I think your hand brake cable is stretched

@elmasduro780 8 жыл бұрын

+milanmastracci so you recommend me to replace the cable?

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

I think that might be the issue from what you're saying, yes.

@JK-rt2zx 7 жыл бұрын

How much was it it replace your ebrake cables?

@MrPureruckus 5 жыл бұрын

Look it up

@TheOddest1 10 ай бұрын

I'm having a problem where the passenger side pulls harder than the left (the right brake is engaged more than the left, when the handbrake is pulled). I'm not sure how to fix that

@paulinedevine6434 3 жыл бұрын

The release tip on my hand break snapped off. How do you suggest that I repair it?

@mattrutherford4641 3 жыл бұрын

I would very much like to see a video on that!

@sonnydangol7909 2 жыл бұрын

I got mine tightened down to 4 clicks and feels pretty tight with no play at all ,but still car is slipping and not holding on major inclines , regular inclines it’s doing ok but it’s the really steep inclines I am worried about .. I drive a VW cross polo , any suggestions? Thanks

@kishanpatel7255 2 жыл бұрын

Check your rear liners

@ilib1849 6 жыл бұрын

I have bought an golf mk3 cabrio. And im stuck with an mistery on the car, The rear drum brakes don't work (just a litle when pull the handbrake verry high.. I opend the rear drums and saw that al the springs where good and the shoes where also verry good. I cleaned everything and put it back together ... Earlier I also tryed to turn the 2 bolts by the E brake but they where tot the max turned.. What can it be I also tryed to bleed the rear brakes but still nothing.... the cylinders are not leaking and as I said the brakes have a smal bit of control when I pull the E brake al to the max ( The E brake lever goes also verry light) HELP! And sorry for my bad english im frome Holland

@tylerdiablo 6 жыл бұрын

Is there not a like a star shaped bit inside the drum you can adjust?

@siddharthsharma1720 8 жыл бұрын

In how much time should the cables holding the ebreaks be changed .?

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+Siddharth Sharma It all depends on how much you use them. They lasted 6 years before needing to be changed.

@graxkexka2233 2 жыл бұрын

Hia, tightened my handbrake and everything seems to work fine, except ... brake lights stay constantly on :( any easy way to fix this? Nothing on the dash when I drive, had new shoes fitted and cables are relatively new.

@valdissafonovs2565 2 жыл бұрын

Check brake fluid level. Had the same issue. Guys from garage changed brake support... They couldn't explain why light is on.., I found it later 😊 level was a bit lower. Added fluid, fixed!

@Lholathequeen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great job. U have any video for foot brake adjustment. Reggards

@dakotadixon2844 2 жыл бұрын

Work for A 2012 Chrysler 200 four-cylinder think it’s an XE

@kabirsharma4820 8 жыл бұрын

are parking brakes applied to front wheel or rear wheel or both?

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

Only the rear brakes

@kabirsharma4820 8 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci Thanks for the reply

@SuperPeter05 7 жыл бұрын

There are some front wheel drive cars, with the hand break on the front wheels only and not on the rear.

@onlyastron4ut 7 жыл бұрын

To the rear, to do some mad skids!

@WiseFoolTrading 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Milan, I adjusted my cars handbrake today but I encountered a problem. With the handbrake adjusted and the back jacked up, both back wheels were able to move freely. With the handbrake fully applied, the right wheel didn't move but the left one did. I rode the car and tested it on quite a steep incline and the car holds perfectly and doesn't move but I'm worried about the handbrake not working on the left wheel. I feel like the cable is seized or something. I have rear drum brakes by the way and my car is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+Wise Fool This actually happened to me once. What is wrong is either 1 of 2 things. Either 1, your hand brake cable is seized and cannot actually pull the mechanism for the hand brake, or you have a problem with your hand brake mechanism. For my car, my caliper was seized so I took it apart, got rid of all of the corrosion and then put it all back together. It worked like a charm after that

@WiseFoolTrading 8 жыл бұрын

milanmastracci If you could make a video then that would be fricking awesome! Shall I open up my rear drum brakes and check?

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

I would first take a look at the hand brake cable and see if its moving anything. Get someone to give it a tug and go from there

@Puffmac1 8 жыл бұрын

+Wise Fool The hand brake is also adjustable at the wheel to ensure they apply evenly. This is usually done by means of a bolt accessible through an access hole in the drum. When I had a Corsa, I found this website invaluable, it lists the workshop manuals for most Vauxhall cars: workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/

@maudcourt9542 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located

@beast11135 6 жыл бұрын

How do you know If the cables are stretched?

@MonkeyDManolis 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have an audi A4, model of 1997 and i have a loose handbrake. I changed the back pads but still nothing. I removed the plastic pieces from around the handbrake to gain access to the bolts, but i dont know which one to tighten. Is there a possibility that my car doesnt have one or that it has to be jacked up to do the job?

@dadollahik88 8 жыл бұрын

+MonkeyDManolis changing the back brake pads makes no difference. The are another set of pads under the rotor and when you pull the hand brake up those pads push against the rotor holding the wheel in place. So those extra set of pads might be worn out or need adjusting. I would recommend taking your car to a mechanic or a friend who is good with car since it is sometimes difficult to take off the rotor the get to the other pair of pads.

@MonkeyDManolis 8 жыл бұрын

thanks man

@ADirtyPanda97 7 жыл бұрын

+MonkeyDManolis just wondering, how did you get the brake piston back?

@thurm101 5 жыл бұрын

Is this a Honda Accord EXL

@steezy1692 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna try this on my datsun 280zx. I had driven it and parked at a downhill and when I started the car, It started to roll and almost hit a car that was 3 car lengths away from me 🤦‍♂️.

@RoyalDoesHisBest 8 жыл бұрын

DUDE I FUCKING LOVE YOU . you seem to have everything i need bro . got my car a couple months ago and about last month i tried to make it slide/ "burnout" lol . and it would not do it . no matter how hard i pulled . thanks dude . now just to find the parts . might have to ask my grandad. he always has a shit ton of tools lol

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

LP KING Ahahah I'm glad to hear they help :) Just be sure the brakes aren't grabbing and bitting the brakes with the handbrake down

@CollosalTrollge 8 жыл бұрын

Hi , i dont see a visible place where i can tighten any nut. I have an Opel Corsa B car. It is front wheel drive. I believe mine must be inside the rear brake drums. Do you perhaps or can you perhaps make a video of that with a friends car ? I have also been aware of this brake binding or biting as you say, i noticed that with my car long ago when my mechanic did it, it was binding when i pulled off at traffic lights or as we call them here , robots. I thought that was just crazy. Then later on i also heard about pistons which are not releasing because of old gunk that can cause this. yeh anyways, hoping maybe you have some insight on this cable tightening for me with my type of car. Thanks for you video.

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+Imre Csoka Sure thing Imre!! I'll see if I can get one up for you :)

@CollosalTrollge 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Merry Christmas.

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

No problem :) Merry Christmas 🎄

@chizo5097 8 жыл бұрын

+milanmastracci that video really help me.... nice man thanks

@tcd4468 4 жыл бұрын

does this happen to be an accord coupe? If so thats awesome because its what i drive ironically enough.. Thanks for the video!

@simonmokhonoana 5 ай бұрын

Can the video be shown on a daily basis

@uwaishussainisyed6764 8 жыл бұрын

hii , is this method works when your rear wheels have drums not dic ??

@hojvangthomas 8 жыл бұрын

yes it will

@ADirtyPanda97 7 жыл бұрын

it's best to adjust it at the drum tho.

@nobilitas16 7 жыл бұрын

+ADirtyPanda97 I tried to adjust the drum linings just enough to have that bite. I can't lock up the rear wheel of my car to a complete stop by using the E-brake. There's only a fair amount of drag before a complete stop. So do l need to adjust the E-brake cables and try if i could drift with it like a total rear wheel lock up?

@AndersDakin1 8 жыл бұрын

Just Wonder same method for vw too? VW golf 4

@milanmastracci 8 жыл бұрын

+Anders Dakin 95% of cars on the road are like this. Yes :)

@JoeSwanikerFord 8 жыл бұрын

when you stop to park your car which one do you do first. Apply E- brake first before you engage the park or you engage the park first before the E- brake..Joey

@boxxi4 8 жыл бұрын

The E-Brake is the park 😂👍🏻

@RCCaleb 8 жыл бұрын

E brake then park, that way the E brake is holding your car and not your transmission.

@hingholo8027 8 жыл бұрын

i press the foot brake fully and then park after that handbrake and release the foot brake.