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Handbrake only works backwards

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Makada
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Year and Model: 945 1992
Location: The Netherlands

Handbrake only works backwards

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Hij all,

I am Mark from the Nederlands and the owner of a Volvo 940 1992.
It didnt pass mot because of a malfunctioning handbrake.
I replaced the inner brakeshoes on both sides.
Npw the handbrake doesnt work moving forward, but works OK when moving backwards.
What have i done wrong?

With the kindest regards,

Mark

Makada
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Year and Model: 945 1992
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Post by Makada »

I've ordered two of these, think I'll have more bite😁

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Do you have information to properly adjust the brake shoes? The parts above are used to make this adjustment, but it must be done correctly.
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Makada
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Post by Makada »

Hi volvolugnut,

Thanks for your reply.
I think i need tot set it so the brakeshoe touch the drum, and then one klick back?

With the kindest regards,

Mark

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