cant adjust handbrake

[biscuit69]

Hi my handbrake has been real bad so i thought i would adjust it myself. I usually slacken cable then move the triangular adjuster down to move shoes out then adjust cable, it usually works but now the little triangular adjusters are right down and ive adjusted cable to its max but cant get no handbrake the shoes look to be in ok condition is it possible the cables stretched or am i doing something else wrong any help or advice appreciated as always Thanks Rich

[SuperbTWM]

Sounds like the calipers arn't self adjusting properly. 

 

One of the cables could have snapped but you don't hear that very often but its worth checking

 

I would take each calliper off and make sure the levers are both ratcheting the piston out properly. Taking them off, winding them in a bit and rebuilding may sort out your issue

Edited 18 February, 2016 by SuperbTWM

[biscuit69]

Hi thanks for reply sorry i shoulve said its dreaded drums on the back 

[SuperbTWM]

They are notorious for not self adjusting, are you sure the shoes are above minimum thickness

Edited 18 February, 2016 by SuperbTWM

[biscuit69]

not sure what minimum level would be they look ok  to me but i think that will be my first move to change them and go from there