Adjusting the Handbrake

[Steve Roome]

I have a new Saab 9-5 2.0 Vector Saloon, which has about 1000 miles on the clock.

How do you adjust the handbrake? When I use my usual amount of pull the handbrake is not yet on, but this seems too trivial to get the dealer to do it.

[mr saabman]

To adjust the cable as I suspect this will be the problem and not the shoes
1. Apply the handbrake 1 notches.


2. Raise the car so that the rear wheels can be rotated freely.


3. Tighten the adjusting nut on the handbrake lever, accessible through the hole in the front partition behind the mat in the centre console storage compartment, until the brake starts to engage.


4. Release the handbrake and apply it again.


The wheels should be locked at the 2nd to 3rd notch.

5. Lower the car to the floor.

:cheesy:

[Steve Roome]

Thanks Saabman - fine now