MR2 Roadster / Spyder Handbrake Check & Adjustment - Full Guide

MR2 Handbrake / Parking brake issues? Need to adjust your cables, or diagnose sticky mechanisms etc. Then this video has all the info you need!

[@pauljackson8247]

Hey there, I’m a Toyota mechanic and this is the correct procedure for adjusting the handbrake. Good luck!!! 👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻 MR2 (RM762E) BRAKE - PARKING BRAKE LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION Parking brake lever travel at 196 N (20 kgf, 44.1 Ibf): 5 - 8 clicks If incorrect, adjust the parking brake. 2. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE (a) Remove the console box. (b) Loosen the lock nut and loosen the adjusting nut until the left and right parking brake cranks touch the stopper pin. (c) Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with the thread force at about 490 N (50 kgf, 110 Ibf) for 10 times. (d) Tighten the adjusting nut until the cable has no loose- ness. (e) (f) (g) (h) Pull the parking brake lever up strongly once. Release the parking brake lever. Turn the adjusting nut until the lever travel is correct. Tighten the lock nut. Torque: 5.4 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 48 in.-Ibf) (i) Release the parking brake lever and check the brake drag of the rear brake by turning the rear wheel. () Check that the left and right brake cranks touch the stopper pin under the condition in which the parking brake lever is released. (k) Check that the brake indicator light comes on when operating the parking brake lever. (1) Install the console box.

[@thecsslife]

Excellent quality video and well explained, has helped me a lot, thank you

[@jonashedin3051]

Great video, thanks

[@Elysianplains]

Great video. I have mine adjusted on to 5 clicks for a set handbrake. If you go too far the Handbrake warning light will illuminate

[@pjay3028]

Absolutely brilliant video, thanks very much

[@robwagstaff]

Great video! Thanks for posting

[@markmahone390]

Great info. Adjusted mine once but not enough. Will do it again with wheels off and pedal pumped up this time. Cheers

[@kpraz]

awesome content

[@tonyconnolly9847]

Many thanks I'm going to give it a try .

[@markbellingham4536]

Thank you 🙏