Handbrake?

[jonah hart]

My handbrake on my peugeot 206 as pulled up really high when ive gone to put it on. And my brakes felt like they wasn't going to work. Are they both connected? And doe's anyone know what this might be? Many thanks

[paul1763]

if you notice any rubbing/grinding noises it could be the brake linings have actually come away from the shoes, its happened to me twice,on a fiesta and a peugeot 306. ive herd of quite a few cases since they've stopped using asbestos.

[gsr600]

if you rear shoes are not properly adjusted it will affect the handbrake travel & the pedal will also travel further, get the rears adjusted first
(slacken cable beforehand)

do not overtighten the handbrake cable once the shoes have been adjusted
ie;make sure they don't bind.

(hopefully not discs on rear)

[boxtops]

You can have your handbrake tightened - I heave on mine (but to OH's dismay) and often get it seen to at service.

[jonah hart]

Thankyou. Its good to have a little idea before i take it to the garage and they end up telling me i need a whole new engine. Thanks very much :)

[Hopkirk]

A little tip.

Do not go to Kwik Fit.