2002 Ford Escort "handbrake tension" Questions

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tension incorrect, failing belt tensioner, or bad condenser or alternator not turning correctly. suspect clutch on the way out. test in a safe place by pulling away with the handbrake on (if handbrake

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...I have a ford escort gti 1998 and for some reason the rear brakes wont come off when i take the handbrake off they was now warning at all any one any ideas? thanks may be your cord brake is cuted ...

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handbrake has no tension when pulling up 1. the brakes on the rear wore out or out of ajustment. 2. the cable is streched out and or needs to be adjusted. 3. the inner cable is broke. 4. autoadjusters

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...HANDBRAKE IS ON AND WORKING!!! 2. Inside the wheel arch is a cover that goes over the alternator, three bolts to remove. 3. From under the van you will see a tension wheel keeping the belt tight. It ...

handbrake does not hold very well.... can you suggest an answer tighten the hand brake tensioner you need to ajust the ajuster the bottom of the braks to where they are slighty tight to the calipar if

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handbrake lever no tension Pulled on the handbrake and when it reached normal height full on it banged now its not fully loose but almost no tension and goes nearly vertical does not hold car at all ...

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...tension your handbrake and one of them is just behind the acctual handbrake lever which is usually an ashtray or some kind of panel which will just remove and reveal a bolt with two secondary bolts ...

...Handbrake is normally mechanically connected to the brakes by steel cable 1/8 inch thick. At the end of the cables are bolts with adjusting nuts to adjust the handbrakes. These nuts must be adjusted ...

...tension on the handbrake by adjusting the handbrake lever to its lowest position. Depending on your vehicle's setup, you may need to remove the center console to access the handbrake lever assembly. ...

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handbrake tension adjust The handbrake adjustment is at the handbrake. Pull off the rubber boot around the hand brake. (it pulls open at the botto of the handle and slips off over it). Next locate the

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