how do i adust handbrake on car on a crhysler neon 2ltr lx

craig, May 2004

chrysler neon handbrake is a self adjusting type. the fault is in the handbrake lever missing the ratchet on full pull. you will need to got to chrysler to get the clip to fix it.

stephan, June 2010

i have rear disks on my neon how do i adjust the hand brake cable as i cant see a ajuster

steve, May 2010

block the front wheels so the car wont move, release the handbrake, jack the rear of the vehicle and get underneath, from underneath look towards the brake drum housing you will see a rubber grommit, pop out the grommit this gives you access to the brake adjuster. Gently spin the wheel see how many times it spins, then with a flat head screw driver move the brake adjuster cog either a couple of turns upwards or if the wheel locks on or barely turns then turn the cog downwards until you are satisfied the wheel doesnt lock up or turn too freely, repeat the process on the other wheel and when you are happy both wheels are pretty much to the same setting you will see your handbrake will not come up as far and locks on better. Please note the process is really trial and error and even dealerships dont always get it spot on so the job may take 5 minutes if youre lucky or you could be on it for hours

Peter, February 2010

if u get under the car you can locate the aptly named "handbrake adjuster". it will have a nut on a threaded bar and when u wind it, it will pull your handbrake tighter. or u could adjust the rear shoes obviously. otherwise just buy the haynes manual for your car and it will tell you with step by step instructions.

Neil, September 2004

unfortunetly i am having the same problem. A mechanic at a car dealership actually adjusted my handbrake at the brake itself and caused mor problems than it was worth. so could anyone please help both of us

Ollie, September 2004