How do you adjust the E brake on a Honda Civic?
Drop E-brake. Take a 12mm wrench and tighten the nut on the end, something like 1-2 complete turns. Pull up on the E-brake (about 5-6 clicks), and try to spin the rear wheels by hand, if the wheels move/spin, go back in and tighten the E-brake 1/2-1 turn more, then proceed to check the rear wheel again.
How do you adjust the E brake on a 2009 Honda Civic?
Adjustment – Rear Drum Brake Type
- Remove the front console panel.
- Release the parking brake lever fully.
- Loosen the parking brake adjusting nut (A).
- Press the brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake before adjusting the parking brake.
- Pull the parking brake lever 1 click.
How do I adjust my handbrake?
Pull the handbrake lever on three clicks. Loosen the locknut and screw it back along the threaded part of the outer casing a few turns. Screw the adjuster nut in the same direction until some resistance is felt on the cable. Turn a wheel – it should turn only with firm hand force.
How do I adjust the E brake on my Integra?
1) Pull the parking brake handle up to the first notch. 2) Tighten the adjustment nut until the rear wheels drag slightly when turned. 3) Release the parking brake and check to see that the rear wheels do not drag at all with the brake released. Re-adjust if needed.
What does electric parking brake problem mean?
Like every electronic system and component in a vehicle, problems can occur on the EPB if switches or wires between the actuator and module are opened, shortened, broken, or develop high resistance. Common issues such as low system voltage or open fuse can cause the electric parking brake system to malfunction.
How do I know if my handbrake needs adjusting?
So how do you know if your handbrake needs adjustment? The average number of handbrake clicks from down to up should be between 5 and 8. Anything above 8 could suggest that your handbrake needs to be made tighter and likewise, less than 5 clicks means it’s too tight and can cause your rear brakes to drag.