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Handbrake adjustment 1998 escort finesse estate?

How do I adjust the handbrake on my 1998 escort finesse estate, it needs tightened for m.o.t.
Big Al, May 2010
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you need to slacken adjuster first [under h/brake gaiter] then adjust rear brakes -may need to remove drums to adjust -don't over adjust ,make sure they aren't binding then adjust handbrake.

k, May 2010
First take off the drums and adjust from there,then maybe adjust the h/brake if it needs it.

wickham, May 2010
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