Continuing from my last comment from 3 months ago, I finally got around to performing this handbrake adjustment on my VX. After getting the adjustment cogs unseized, I got it done fairly smoothly. As I suspected, the left-hand side was far out of adjustment compared to the right-hand side. The shoes and rotors didn't appear to be unevenly worn, so I'm unsure how it could have ended up so far out of adjustment. I achieved 4 clicks on a flat surface and 6 clicks on slopes - all in all, a success. Thank you again!
@based_will6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, used this guide on my Pontiac GTO over in the USA! Interesting seeing four window switches in the interior!
@alexzhigunov221910 жыл бұрын
Hi Samuel! Thank you for your feedback! I mentioned that "four to five clicks" is what I prefer.Sure, you can set it differently. And my way of doing it is only a guide. I am not taking into account things like: stretched brake cable, Holden modified brakes pads shoes*, unequally warn rotors etc. * Holden had modified the brake pad shoes by installing a bracket with spring to keep them centralized and contracted then handbrake is off. That is why on original version if you have a bit of touching - doesn't mean that both pads are touching. Best deal on Modified version is available from REPCO. In regards of final adjustment I recommend following: Move you seat all the way back and expose the hand brake handle by lifting the soft plastic cover (no need to take it off). Under the cover you will be able to see a long bolt with 10 mm nut. This nut regulates the cable tightness. If your pads touching the rotors too much unwind the nut, if too loose tighten the nut.You ,obviously, understand that it is only good if none of cable sections are stretched (if so that's another job). In my case: I knew that cables are good, the 10 mm nut not wound all the way down and have plenty of room to be adjusted. To answer your question: Why 4-5 clicks? First is a safety:shorter travel - quicker response, especially during the rain and on highways, second and most important: it is convenient for my wife - so I never have her objections to spent time with my "Interceptor" ))) Best Regards
@lastcenturyclassics Жыл бұрын
Not only you state the correct methods, but you also state the dangers. Top Job 😁
@alexzhigunov2219 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate your comment!
@steiny33535 жыл бұрын
Good video Alex. Thanks for the tips mate. It's a wonder they just didn't have a slot in the backing plate so you can adjust it the way you can on almost all drum brake systems. My VZ Calais is the first car I've owned with 4 wheel disc brakes, and I didn't even know that there was a different set of brake pads for the handbrake. you are never too old to learn something new. Thanks again.
@furbadoodle2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex for walking us through the process. Will undertake on the weekend.
@Hynderwulf3 жыл бұрын
Great video, first time doing it for my berlina and you've helped lots. Unfortunately, 19mm on the back of the caliper had issues but using the adjustment hole worked out.
@louminati97816 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, I just bought a VY, and the handbrake was nearly pointing at the roof, I used your video, and it was quick and easy. It now comes up 5 clicks, and is perfect now.
@SamK4074 Жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive video, thanks for taking the time to make it! I recently had to replace the handbrake cable on my VX and my understanding is that tightening purely from the cable can cause premature stretching, i.e. it will just snap again, so I didn't deliberately adjust it to 4-5 clicks like I prefer - rather I adjusted the lever nut to the same position as the old one, knowing that the adjustment needs to be made at the wheels. When applying the handbrake on any sort of slope, I can distinctly feel the car wanting to roll on only one rear wheel, unless I pull tighter - very obviously in need of adjustment and/or shoe replacement. Needing to pull tighter is likely what caused the lever cable to snap in the first place. Thanks again!
@travissmith44615 жыл бұрын
Legend, thanks from the states! Fianlly can leave her in neutral when I park and work on getting remote start! Thanks again!
@jacko97783 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video man i got a vz commodore that fail inspection in NZ because to much click.. This was a big help...
@alexzhigunov22193 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@HomeMadeBoards3 жыл бұрын
7 years on, still helpful, cheers mate 🤙
@alexzhigunov22193 жыл бұрын
Hi Jesse! I am glad that I could help! THANK YOU!
@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 Жыл бұрын
@@alexzhigunov2219 Alex is this same for a vt commodore 1997?
@thomaswilding88182 жыл бұрын
Thinking should tighten cable first by hand brake, then fine tune left right balance using these adjusters. Just had a go and video was a big help thanks.
@joserobertotognollo68605 жыл бұрын
Parabéns amigo Alex Zhigunov pela explicação , tenho um Commodore vy que aqui no Brasil ; tem o nome de GM Omega CD .
@sethmic7 жыл бұрын
fantastic mate thanks, especially the guide for left and right star nut wheel adjustment. ..i was stuck on which side was up tight and down loosen...champion. ..
@Ricky-nq7lu4 жыл бұрын
Grateful Alex but found I could do my adjustments without removing rear pads to do they adjustments on my 02 VX calais... Thanks for the help as she has a W.O.F now.
@eurosafe110 жыл бұрын
Hey Guy thanks for the vid I did the two jobs at once , thanks for taking the time to video the job ,two thumbs up.
@scasinger1236 жыл бұрын
Just ran across your video and found it very helpful. Not sure if I would have figured it out from the written instructions in the service manual. THANKS!
@Kiwi-es5le9 жыл бұрын
Good work Alex, your instructions worked a treat adjusting my VE handbrake at the shoes
@jamishep9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Alex, very helpful for me and my SS Ute (first car I've had with rear disc brakes). Turned out to be much the same as adjusting rear drum brakes. Who'd have guessed. Thank you.
@MohammedAslamtit-bitsoflife8 жыл бұрын
Great Mr Alex shown the procedure in detail. Thank hou very much and God bless you....Amen.
@vercos0075 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Alex very thorough as always.
@peteracke22092 жыл бұрын
Good video..great accent..thanks
@petero29652 жыл бұрын
Before adjusting Remove wheels and check to C if brake rotors need machining Brake pads clipped in properly
@420woodsy Жыл бұрын
Go Alex go Alex go Alex go Alex It's ya birthday it's ya birthday it's ya birthday Cheers for the vid
@alexzhigunov221910 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@PeterSteward5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, Very helpfull.
@sostok10 жыл бұрын
good vid....and to note that anymore than 5 clicks becomes a rwc issue...
@BondCleanAustralia10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Alex
@michaelraymount41086 жыл бұрын
Great video and walk through, thank you very much. :)
@sirdayy9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much your very easy to follow how to do my handbrake adjustment well done,,Steve Jackson from Inverell nsw
@Justls1v8parts6 ай бұрын
Awsome video Thank-you
@alexzhigunov22196 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@anarchistangler5 жыл бұрын
Still helpful, cause my VZ is still going strong.
@chrispapaioannou47569 жыл бұрын
Great video Alex. I was looking for videos because I changed my rotors and pads and wanted to adjust the handbrake but the cog wouldn't turn, is there a trick to turning it I notice in the video you don't show when you actually turning it.
@Mickcotton2 жыл бұрын
Thank You So Much 😊
@mozpogson36392 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, brakes don't have routers, they have rotors.
@Smoothinator3 жыл бұрын
can you do a video on the jacking and safety stand points you use.
@micthegreasemonkey29183 жыл бұрын
Legend been trying to replicate what.i found to work on the RHS but clearly ive been rotating.it.the wrong way.
@warren19536 жыл бұрын
If you remove the bolt holding the shocker and then push the shock to one side its much easier to remove 19mm bolts.
@iamasmurf11224 жыл бұрын
You dont wipe off brake cleaner with a cloth , brake cleaner is designed to dry quickly by itself , you saturate the whole assembly in brake clean which lifts dirt off , and it drys by itself
@micthegreasemonkey29183 жыл бұрын
Holden engineers argh!
@stevenbruzz60508 жыл бұрын
you dont want any brake drag and i would use a wheel to check how good the adjustment is as theres more leverage
@rutangip10 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate you are a legion
@navdeep22766 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy your vedio was helpful....
@peterwallis80533 жыл бұрын
What do you think the rubber grommets in the rotors are for? You don't need to remove your calliper or rotors at all. You simply remove the wheels, remove one of the rubber grommets, line the hole up with adjustment spindle and make your adjustment with a screwdriver. This will save you $200 in dodgy backyard mechanic fees.
@alexzhigunov22193 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, You are correct! And.I highlighted this. However, you will not be able to check the condition of your rear shoe pads and their positioning as well as cable tensioning and interconnecting spring. Grommets are good only if you confident that the rest works well. However, on any vehicle 10 y/old and more it is unlikely the case. Thank you for your comment!
@theaussie71605 жыл бұрын
Righty tightly lefty loosey ...I scuff the pad with a bit of sand paper
@jessjackson57152 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU , very helpfull
@dalewhitmore1436 жыл бұрын
My VX has a VZ rear end it and the adjustment wheel does absolutely nothing. I pulled both sides out where the handbrake shoe rests on and there is no thread in there at all on ether side to adjust the points out. The handbrake cable just pulls the lever and pushes the two pivot points out to open up the handbrake shoe.
@shhmule10 жыл бұрын
At the end, you show the ideal adjustment with 4 clicks of the hand-brake. However, you mention there is still friction from the brake shoes when the brake is released fully. Surely this is a bad thing? When the car is driven, will it not rub and cause wear and extra rolling resistance? My VY's hand-brake only works right near the top, but it still locks firm and holds the car. I am happier this way, as I know there is no resistance from the brake shoes being too tight. Can you advise on how 4-clicks is good?
@peterbrady21652 жыл бұрын
If it's cable operated the brakes should be equal as the cable just equalises itself
@DrSyntax19967 жыл бұрын
cheers mate great video
@teaireseiler15848 жыл бұрын
Nice work brother
@DeauxrogueBordeauxs7 жыл бұрын
very helpful mate. thank u
@24auhr7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex
@brusckez8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, looks great. I have an holden viva 06, do you know if it is the same procedure?
@johnmeyer33337 жыл бұрын
Hi, is there a video procedure how to replace the hand brake pads. tx
@bobskibruno5 жыл бұрын
Hey Alex! Great video, is this same process for cars with an lsd and cars with locked diff? What's the best way to determine if the cable is stretched?
@adriand37537 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! CHEERS MATE!
@heathdownunder36717 жыл бұрын
Good video buddy 👍
@kenpage26526 жыл бұрын
Trying to work out the Jacking and Stand points to lift the rear. Shame this can't be seen in the video. (2004 VY2-Wagon) .-.-.
@deanwall75226 жыл бұрын
Just use any point on your car that is solid metal and something that can support being jacked up like the rear differential
@brahim93809 жыл бұрын
I changed my hand brake pads and all was good but after i notice that the hand brake only works when the car is moving forward but if the car is rolling back the brakes dont work at all ,weird i cant figure it out. If u know please help
@bozomula4 жыл бұрын
thanks very much
@youngbeetson1238 жыл бұрын
hi alex my vy calais handbrake doesnt stay on when you pull it uo theres no clicks and there no button on the end of the actual hand brake any ideas hows to replace it cheers
@grantcroese79859 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thankyou
@gassandababneh54498 жыл бұрын
Very good thanks
@iceceroc9 жыл бұрын
Good video mate :)
@sonnysouthon19636 жыл бұрын
That's the same with vy berlinas too
@milkyway67244 ай бұрын
can you adjust the hand brake if rotors off?
@alexzhigunov22194 ай бұрын
I dont think so. The whole point of adjusting it - is to create a proper contact between shoepads and rotors.
@andriehafrian46907 жыл бұрын
Alex is this procedure similar on the holden monaro?
@alexzhigunov22198 жыл бұрын
Hi Mattia! Sorry, I am not familiar Holden Viva.
@pauloxford857 жыл бұрын
Mate, you missed out showing the hard bits, removing the caliper, its b hard to undo those 19mm bolts, feels like there about 90 ft lbs tight. BTW They look like once only types to me. Getting the rusted on rotor is another one, I got it off with a bolt and nut behind rotor through the caliper mounting hole to tension it up than hitting on the hand brake hub. Now the next problem, The rough adjustment ? the cog move two clicks, up or down seems to be ceased up somehow.
@omnicj6 жыл бұрын
push the drum brakes towards car it will move to allow adjusttment
@afeokesene11665 жыл бұрын
thanks its helpful
@Zo6LS74277 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how to adjust if the cables are stretched
@alexzhigunov22197 жыл бұрын
Hi! I would tension the 10mm nut near the handbrake lever. If the nut on its maximum tension, I would replace the cable, it is a bigger job which requires a hoist to work under a vehicle, which can be done in a workshop by qualified mechanic. Do not forget, that stretched cable has no adequate integrity and might geopardize your safety.
@Zo6LS74277 жыл бұрын
Alex Zhigunov thank you
@trevorhardy6648 жыл бұрын
I have a vy v6supercharged Calais.My dashboard has started to read brake lights failure but they're working.Can you help.
@alexzhigunov22198 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor! First I would check: 1. Wattage on brake lights bulbs-it has to be the same. 2. Brake lights relay 3. Limit switch of brake pedal (push/release button) If all above OK you need to check wiring and computer.In these scenarios I recomend to involve auto electrician. Regards Alex
@trevorhardy6648 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Problems solved! :-)
@damhatlang74145 жыл бұрын
thnk
@pitbullozcascasino85138 жыл бұрын
gr8 video is this good on a vt commodore.
@alexzhigunov22198 жыл бұрын
+pitbullozcas Casino I think its pretty much the same. Thanks for watching
@pitbullozcascasino85138 жыл бұрын
thank you
@amosdotl68925 жыл бұрын
Lol, the router. So how do you say 'row' boat? :P
@steveslats41425 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@timdingleakajacksparrow27485 жыл бұрын
Blah Blah! I bet you’re rear shoes wear out quick!! Now that they are too tight!!!