How to adjust the parking brake

For the safe and harmonious driving of a car, it is necessary to keep the parking brake in order. In the process of using the car, this mechanism can be stretched or weakened, as a result of which its work will become uneven, which can lead to an accident. To find out if the brake is properly adjusted in the car, the handbrake must be pulled up as far as possible. In this position, he will start to click, and these clicks are important to count. Their number should not be more than 7 and less than 5. If there are too many clicks, the brake must be tightened, and if it is snapped less than 5 times, then it is necessary to loosen the mechanism.

Adjusting the parking brake is very simple. Experts recommend to keep the car on the lift or over the observation pit for safety reasons, despite the fact that the process itself is performed while sitting in the cabin. Also, you need to equip yourself with a standard set of tools - that is, a screwdriver, a spanner and other spare parts that may be needed in this process. Before starting the procedure, it is also necessary to lower the brake handle to the stop.

Now with the help of the prepared tools the protective panel is removed, which is in the area of the hand lever. To do this, push the latch and unscrew a few bolts using a Phillips screwdriver. It is worth noting that adjust the parking brake in such a position that the rear wheels of the car do not touch the ground. The machine should stand either on the jack or on the lift. This condition is inextricably linked with the fact that during the adjustment of the brake you have to scroll the wheels, changing the position of the nut on the adjusting screw. It should be ensured that the wheels are minimally pushed and pivoted with resistance.

In principle, at this stage, the parking brake is adjusted. Now it is important only to check its serviceability. The handbrake rises again and counts the number of its clicks. If all the mechanisms work in the machine in a coordinated manner, then one procedure for adjusting the brake will be sufficient. If the car has not been tested for a long time in SRT, then the above procedure should be repeated, perhaps more than once. A serviceable parking brake will become an indisputable guarantee of safety on any road. Every driver must remember this.

Many modern machines have an electric parking brake, which ensures the application of minimum effort in the process of driving. By pressing the button alone, the necessary mechanism is activated, which allows you to react quickly in any traffic situation, and it's more comfortable to park. However, such an innovative brake should also be regulated, tested periodically, and adjusted. Most often, electrical mechanisms are regulated in car dealerships, but if the owner of the car has experience and skills in repairing and preventing the car, then adjust the parking brake, both mechanical and electrical, it will not be difficult.