MX5Ireland

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?

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.

rhysmate wrote: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

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

rhysmate wrote: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.

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

Done. Can't believe how easy that was.

Good stuff! Liok forward to seeing it sunday