Handbrake Bits and Pieces?

[jimmyrobby]

Hey Guys,

I'm a newbie here trying to adjust all the things that need adjusting and fix all the things that need fixing to get the New patrol Running Smoothly!

I'm trying to Adjust the handbrake as it barely works and realised that it's all out of whack and is missing the Anchor Adjusting Screw. Does anyone know if it is easy enough to find a part and replace, or if it can be substituted with another screw/bolt?

The Thread size and Length would be good to know too if anyone knows.

Cheers, James.

[RiverPatrol]

It is a standard size thread, you could use a regular bolt. I don't the the thread size off hand, and actually since your's is a '79 it is probably metric and we may need to wait for another Aussie to chime in with that info. The US Patrols are all standard thread, so I couldn't check one for you.

There are 3 adjustments on the handbrake: the on with this missing screw moves the brake shoe side to side, on the other side there are 2 more adjustments for top and bottom.

[bosque]

You are entering the weak link of our Patrols.....the handbrake design! The seal behind it seems never sealed and then the hand brake is oily and funky......better than nothing.....almost.

[jimmyrobby]

Thanks for the info! I'll see what I can find and just do some testing for now.

And you're right bosque, it doesn't look or feel like the strongest point, but hopefully it may be better than nothing...

[Esteban]

It is a standard size thread, you could use a regular bolt. I don't the the thread size off hand, and actually since your's is a '79 it is probably metric and we may need to wait for another Aussie to chime in with that info. The US Patrols are all standard thread, so I couldn't check one for you.

There are 3 adjustments on the handbrake: the on with this missing screw moves the brake shoe side to side, on the other side there are 2 more adjustments for top and bottom.

I can try to measure tomorrow the diameter of this bolt. Like RiverPatrol mentioned, it's a regular bolt. You'll have to make a hole through the head to ran a locking wire. Once it's adjusted, you run one end a wire through the hole and the other end around under part of the assembly, and then back again to and then tighten together the two, to prevent the bolt from rotating and eventually falling. I've marked them in the photo below.

Emergency Brake.jpg

Like Bosque mentioned, if you have some oil here, don't even waste your time. If you're brake is dry and in good condition, then go ahead. But don't count on it, except for parking. It doesn't have holding power for nothing else. If you try to use it while moving beyond 10 mph, it will only burn and smell terrible.

[jimmyrobby]

Like Bosque mentioned, if you have some oil here, don't even waste your time. If you're brake is dry and in good condition, then go ahead. But don't count on it, except for parking. It doesn't have holding power for nothing else. If you try to use it while moving beyond 10 mph, it will only burn and smell terrible.

Thanks for that info Esteban! Yeah, I can't say it doesn't look a little oily... Haven't had any luck so far with bolts or anything so maybe it's best to leave it. It doesn't bother me other than at those traffic lights they decide to put on inconvenient inclines. Damn Andes mountains!

[Esteban]

Jimmyrobby, I've been considering lately to install one of this "HYDRAULIC PARK LOCK" and solve my hand brake problems in the process.

http://www.jamarperformance.com/Online/ ... e3icao3qv3

Maybe it's the right solution for you also. The way it actuate is: you apply the car brakes, and then press this lock. At that moment it prevents the hydraulic pressure to be released from the brakes, effectively locking the vehicle. My idea is to install it on the side wall under the seat (battery space) since the pipes are very close by. Only for the rear wheels.

I will not use it to leave the car parked, since all that pressure kept there for too long might start seeping through the seals.

Cheap also.