Handbrake release

[fastboydave]

Guys.....

For all you experts out there, a quick question..... I'm about to change disc (rotors) and pads on a 996 TT, which from the fantastic instructions on Renntech will make it easy! Thank you Renntech! However, on the rears it says release the handbrake through the wheel bolt hole? Now although sounds easy, it doesnt actually say how to do it, or what the 'adjuster' looks like? Or where you have the bolt hole? Get what i mean?

Anyone got a quick answer for me? Thanking you in adavnce. Dave.

[teeerex]

Guys.....

For all you experts out there, a quick question..... I'm about to change disc (rotors) and pads on a 996 TT, which from the fantastic instructions on Renntech will make it easy! Thank you Renntech! However, on the rears it says release the handbrake through the wheel bolt hole? Now although sounds easy, it doesnt actually say how to do it, or what the 'adjuster' looks like? Or where you have the bolt hole? Get what i mean?

Anyone got a quick answer for me? Thanking you in adavnce. Dave.

The wheel bolt hole nearest the rear of the car should be the one - line up all four holes so they are 90 degrees to the car - ie one facing rear, one front, one roof and the other facing the ground.

You'll need to use a torch and then look for a 'gear' type device (with teeth on) through the 'hole'. Then you need to use a flat blade screw driver to turn the gear manually to the left or right - one 'click' at a time. I can't remember if it's turned to the left or right to tighten/loosen sorry - just keep track on the number of turns ...

PS - its a pig to do and get adjusted properly - I found that a pull on the handbrake a few times once adjusted allows further adjustment - so keep at it until you get it just right.

I hope this helps ..

PPS - Don't put the calipar back on until the handbrake is fully adjusted - it makes it a lot easier to adjust if you can take the disc on and off to get it 'nearly there'..

Edited August 6, 2007 by teeerex

[fastboydave]

That is perfect! Cheers buddy, appreciated. Just shopping around now for best price 'Porsche' brakes! Got any contacts???

Dave.

[teeerex]

That is perfect! Cheers buddy, appreciated. Just shopping around now for best price 'Porsche' brakes! Got any contacts???

Dave.

Got all mine from Euro Car Parts (Original Porsche Parts) and went with Textar pads (OEM Pads, just not a Porsche box ...)

Also try design911 but I've never used them myself ..

[RFM]

Hi

It's much easier to release the handbrake with the wheels already off, you got more space to work.