Anyone know how to Tighten the Handbrake ?

[msediqi]

I was curious if there is a tutorial of how i could tighten the handbrake on my boxster, any help would be appreciated! Thanks!!!

[nsamulski]

In your center console storage remove the plate in the bottom and that gies you access to the habdbrake adjustment screws. It's just one tie bolt and a lock nut. Realy simple to do

[Loren]

Adjusting the Parking Brake

[AlejandroFlores]

In the center console just remove the plastic material on the bottom and get to the single screw, once unscrewed and removed, you'll gain access to the hand brake mechanism that holds together the line for the 2 rear park brakes. Its a double lock nut so just loosen and tighten accordingly.

If you need more tension or line to work with you will need to remove your rear tires and rotors to gain access to the parking brake pads and on top there is a circular gear that can be turned in order to get the parking brake pads to seat closer or farther away from the rotor.

GL

[msediqi]

Thanks a lot for the help, really appreciate it :)

[mcmike27]

CAUTION CAUTION!!!

When following Lorens diagram please NOTE on non 986 cars the adjustment port is at the 9:00 postion on our 986 cars the adjustment port is at the 12:00 position. The small toothed cam is at the 12:00 position.

Dont make the mistake I made and insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the 9:00 hole and twist or you will unclip a parking brake retention spring which will involve taking off the caliper and rotor to reattach it. I found this out the hardway.

All of the other instructions are spot on and easy. Take your time as the adjustemt cam is a bit tricky to move, once you get the knack of it and the right sized screwdriver it's easy to feel it move.

Good luck

m2

[BoxsterTaff]

Thanks for the tutorial guys! I just adjusted mine (from zero brakes to a good hold) in 30 mins......on my 97' Boxster.