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    astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    morning all.
    i have a mk3 astra with drums on back that i use for autotest, and there is one on sunday but i need to tighten the hadbrake but have no time before the day due to work. was just wondering what tools i will need?? just to save time on the day. many thanks guys

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    re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    Socket for rear hub
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    Brake cleaner
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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    no wayjust to tighten the cable?

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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    Yeh, just 10 or 13mm spanners needed and some WD40.
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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    top job, thanks a lot pal. will use the flatbeds ramps to get under it

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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    To tighten just the cable all you need is a deep 13mm socket on an extension. Adjuster is on the end of the handbrake lever, under the car by the middle exhaust box.
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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    Ah, I couldn't remember to be honest.

    At he'll have taken a 13mm spanner.
    Last edited by Paul; 08-01-2012 at 11:40.
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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    managed to do it. thanks a lot guys, got the handbreak sorted. then on the 3rd run of the autotest the engine decided it had had enuff and blew up. rip astra

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    Re: astra mk3 handbrake adjustment

    under the car by the middle

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