A few months ago I checked the back brakes on my td4 because the handbrake came up to 7 notches (the handbrake holds ok at 6) having checked the back shoes they were fine so I copper greased them and refitted the drums . However when it came to adjusting the handbrake I found the adjuster was up to its max . Should I slacken the adjuster off then pump the breaks or is it enough just to release the hand brake leaver ? thanks, to me it looks as if my cables are stretchedHowever before adjusting the rear brakes, make sure the handbrake compensator is backed right off, or correct shoe adjustment can't take place.
Should I slacken the adjuster off then pump the breaks or is it enough just to release the hand brake leaver ?