Please help me! I have a ford focus and the rear brakes were done about 3 months ago. The handbrake now is just so loose and doesnt do its job at all. Can someone please give me advice on how I can adjust the handbrake

Andrew, May 2008

the best way to adjust your handbrake is in the rear drums. this way your cable will last longer

steven, July 2011

where are the adjustment points for the handbrake on an x reg ford focus

james, May 2011

I would just like to say I found this answer on a google search and found it a massive help. Many thanks. Paul

Paul, March 2009

Use a flathead screwdriver to flick the handbrake gaitor from the centre console. Prise it up gently from the side to the front and the rear part just lifts up. When u look from above on the left side of the handbrake there is a metal clip on the thread adjuster. Again prise this off and adjust 10mm nut with a deep socket to tighten cable to suit 2-3 clicks.Make sure car still rolls when handbrake off and reassemble. 10 min job.

Ex BMW Mechanic., May 2008

Use a flathead screwdriver to flick the handbrake gaitor from the centre console. Prise it up gently from the side to the front and the rear part just lifts up. When u look from above on the left side of the handbrake there is a metal clip on the thread adjuster. Again prise this off and adjust 10mm nut with a deep socket to tighten cable to suit 2-3 clicks.Make sure car still rolls when handbrake off and reassemble. 10 min job.

Ex BMW Mechanic., May 2008