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alexatnd



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Handbrake adjustment TD5
Probably simple question,

Handbrake really needs adjusting up, which end do you do it at ? Handbrake linkage in cab or down by the transfer box ? Santa - 1977 Series 3 - new chassis, tub, disc brakes,SU Carb
Gertie - 1999 110 TD5 - like a Phoenix from the ashes back on road... almost
Effie - 2004 110 TD5 County
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geobloke



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On a TD5 it is the square adjuster on the back of the backing plate.

Rear wheel up
Hand brake off
tighten adjuster until it bites then back it off until the rear wheel spins with minimal brake drag.
Test hand brake lever position.
If happy test the hand brake on a slope to test it holds.

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Link to youtube https://youtu.be/TwPAmQtWaH4
Post #946263 19th Mar 2022 1:23pm
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alexatnd



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And it works, simples!

many thanks for this
A Santa - 1977 Series 3 - new chassis, tub, disc brakes,SU Carb
Gertie - 1999 110 TD5 - like a Phoenix from the ashes back on road... almost
Effie - 2004 110 TD5 County
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
geobloke wrote:
On a TD5 it is the square adjuster on the back of the backing plate.

Rear wheel up
Hand brake off
tighten adjuster until it bites then back it off until the rear wheel spins with minimal brake drag.
Test hand brake lever position.
If happy test the hand brake on a slope to test it holds.

Thumbs Up

Link to youtube https://youtu.be/TwPAmQtWaH4


That’s really useful - thanks for the info and link Thumbs Up
Post #946403 20th Mar 2022 8:57pm
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geobloke



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You're both welcome.
Post #946406 20th Mar 2022 9:18pm
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alexatnd



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Minor thing,
its a 17mm socket you use to adjust it
A Santa - 1977 Series 3 - new chassis, tub, disc brakes,SU Carb
Gertie - 1999 110 TD5 - like a Phoenix from the ashes back on road... almost
Effie - 2004 110 TD5 County
Post #946455 21st Mar 2022 12:13pm
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