Handbrake

[Randy]

Hi Folks.
So I just bought an mx5, mk2 1.8, and the only problem mechanically is the handbrake. It's just got no grip at all.
Now the fella I bought it off said we was underneath and was going to see if it just needed to be tightened, but says it's a "strange" setup compared to other cars.
Is this true? Would I better off getting someone else to look at it?

[rhysmate]

ya theres a little allen key hidden behind a 14mm bolt. think its a 6mm allen key on mk2s. look up how to adjust it theres lots of walkthroughs.

[Randy]

ya theres a little allen key hidden behind a 14mm bolt. think its a 6mm allen key on mk2s. look up how to adjust it theres lots of walkthroughs.

Yeah having a look. Doesn't seem too bad. It's just behind the rear calipers, right?
Must have a look for an illustrated guide. :p

[rhysmate]

ya it should just be adjustment unless theyre siezed. any recent NCT sheet? i only just adjusted mine haha

[Randy]

ya it should just be adjustment unless theyre siezed. any recent NCT sheet? i only just adjusted mine haha

No, no sheet. think this is the only thing it needs done though.. Oh, and to be brought up off the ground.

[Steve]

Great tip from autocheck in the post at the bottom of this thread :
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=5923&p=48375

[Randy]

Done. Can't believe how easy that was.

[rhysmate]

Good stuff! Liok forward to seeing it sunday