ho to tighten e brake cable?
ho to tighten e brake cable?
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remove trim around e-brake handle. You'll see a rather long stud sticking up from the handle linkage. I think its a 10mm. Loosen jam nut. Tighten to desired tension.
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On the rear backing plates, there is a rubber grommet shaped like a pill on the lower half of the plate. Remove the grommet using a flat head screwdriver. Grab a flashlight, and you will see an arrow next the hole indicating which direction for tightening. Use the flat head move the barrel adjuster inside the housing. 2-3 clicks usually does the job. Repeat process on the other side. Check e-brake before dialing in too much. Replace plugs and you should be good to go.
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Might be able to help you when you drop by to pick up the wheels you need to borrow.
Ramps/jacks/jackstands/tools all reside at my house, alongside the wheels/tires you need.
Ramps/jacks/jackstands/tools all reside at my house, alongside the wheels/tires you need.
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This is moderately effective. It helps a little. But the right way is under the car.
On the rear backing plates, there is a rubber grommet shaped like a pill on the lower half of the plate. Remove the grommet using a flat head screwdriver. Grab a flashlight, and you will see an arrow next the hole indicating which direction for tightening. Use the flat head move the barrel adjuster inside the housing. 2-3 clicks usually does the job. Repeat process on the other side. Check e-brake before dialing in too much. Replace plugs and you should be good to go.
-Kevin
On the rear backing plates, there is a rubber grommet shaped like a pill on the lower half of the plate. Remove the grommet using a flat head screwdriver. Grab a flashlight, and you will see an arrow next the hole indicating which direction for tightening. Use the flat head move the barrel adjuster inside the housing. 2-3 clicks usually does the job. Repeat process on the other side. Check e-brake before dialing in too much. Replace plugs and you should be good to go.
-Kevin
however, the other way works easily as good with much less effort. There is enough adjustment at the handle to tighten it to the point that you cant even reach the detents.
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there is a correct method for everything. The corect method is what Kevin typed out.
If you took your car to a subaru dealership this is what they would do.
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Umm...
...I know that they're both right as methods to doing the job...one involves a much simpler approach, that almost anyone can do while on the ground, and one which requires more tools, ramps, creeping under the car, etc.
Why slam the guy for trying to help with a simple procedure which works?
No, it's not the procedure used at the dealership...but then again, if the OP wanted it done that way, they'd go have it done.
...I know that they're both right as methods to doing the job...one involves a much simpler approach, that almost anyone can do while on the ground, and one which requires more tools, ramps, creeping under the car, etc.
Why slam the guy for trying to help with a simple procedure which works?
No, it's not the procedure used at the dealership...but then again, if the OP wanted it done that way, they'd go have it done.
