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Dilan_Fernando · Jun 26, 2025, 09:31 AM

Hi Guys,
I got my handbrake shoes re-lined at Imperial, but now when I go to fit everything back, the drum won't go in unless I remove the pin from the handbrake cable at the lever only then the lever slacks enough.

Is there a way to adjust the cable and give more slack? Or do I need to redo the shoes with thinner lining? There's a thread on the cable housing near where it comes into the cab looks like it might be for adjusting, no?

Dhanuka_peiris01 · Jun 26, 2025, 09:38 AM

Machan, there's a small adjuster bolt hidden inside the brake drum, right behind the transfer case, neh.

You gotta tighten that bolt until the handbrake just starts to bite — then back it off a bit. That's how you set it properly.

Ravindu_Dilshan · Jun 29, 2025, 01:20 PM

I jack the car up and spin the wheel and listen if the shoes are grinding against the drum. Often drum is not 100% round then the shoes touch some parts