hand brske tightens but wont ratchet back - Maintenance and Repair Forum

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hand brske tightens but wont ratchet back
Friday, August 29, 2014 6:46 PM
All new brakes in the back new cables when I changed the cable somthing happen its sits to high when its off. Down and now when pulled goes tighter n tigher till the drums lock when push down the spring doesnt ratch the wheel back. How do reset this thing and get the tension back.. or can I ?

Re: hand brske tightens but wont ratchet back
Sunday, August 31, 2014 11:51 AM
I'm not sure what you mean by ratchet the wheel back , are you talking about the adjuster for the rear brakes?
Re: hand brske tightens but wont ratchet back
Sunday, August 31, 2014 6:44 PM
Nope talking about the recoil on the hand brake. I swaped mine with one from my parts car. No difference. I do believe that the springs on the rear cable are tired.
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