Hello guys.
I have been reading through a couple of previous threads which refer to www.kiatechinfo.com however i can't seem to find the answer.
I have a 2007 Sorento 2.5 manual petrol with a loose handbrake cable.
I have previously adjusted the handbrake to its tightest position at the rear drums (through the little holes) however better it is still not effective.
Please can you tell me if there are any other places for adjustment on the 2007 model. I have read some people say that there is an adjustment by the handbrake level itself or under the rear axle.
I have also gathered from reading other posts that the handbrake shoes could be worn but is this likely as the shoes surely only engage when the handbrake is on and the vehicle is stopped?
I am fairly new to brakes although i have done engine changes on other cars etc so if i pull off the rear hubs in order to check the shoes is there any danger of the wheel bearing being damaged? I know that sounds odd but i have known bearing to collapse when pulling hubs off.
Any help would be greatfully appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Daz
I have been reading through a couple of previous threads which refer to www.kiatechinfo.com however i can't seem to find the answer.
I have a 2007 Sorento 2.5 manual petrol with a loose handbrake cable.
I have previously adjusted the handbrake to its tightest position at the rear drums (through the little holes) however better it is still not effective.
Please can you tell me if there are any other places for adjustment on the 2007 model. I have read some people say that there is an adjustment by the handbrake level itself or under the rear axle.
I have also gathered from reading other posts that the handbrake shoes could be worn but is this likely as the shoes surely only engage when the handbrake is on and the vehicle is stopped?
I am fairly new to brakes although i have done engine changes on other cars etc so if i pull off the rear hubs in order to check the shoes is there any danger of the wheel bearing being damaged? I know that sounds odd but i have known bearing to collapse when pulling hubs off.
Any help would be greatfully appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Daz