demuire Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Something's wrong with my drums I think, have been since I bought the car. Have had them looked at twice, they still don't work anywhere near as well as I think they should. I've got them tightened as far as they will go (I think they're probably even dragging a bit at the moment), it's down to 1 click... But yeah, because they're really very ineffective I have to yank REALLY hard to get them to lock up at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irokin Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Something's wrong with my drums I think, have been since I bought the car. Have had them looked at twice, they still don't work anywhere near as well as I think they should. I've got them tightened as far as they will go (I think they're probably even dragging a bit at the moment), it's down to 1 click... But yeah, because they're really very ineffective I have to yank REALLY hard to get them to lock up at all... replaced the handbrake cable?? sounds like what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demuire Posted March 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Actually no. It isn't stretching or anything (well, I don't think so anyway), like when I pull the handbrake lever, it doesn't keep coming up with nothing happening, it stops coming up, but no matter how hard I pull it it's just rather ineffective. But yes, could be the handbrake cable I suppose... Got a spare one in the spare KE30 that might fit Pinky? :| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 There is actually such a thing as having the handbrake adjusted up too tight. I keep the rear drums on the Dwarf slackened off somewhat, in order to have handbrake "on tap". This sacrifices pedal somewhat, but means I have handbrake when required. I know Coln in melb had the same problem. Just a thought. (Apologises for going OT :| ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demuire Posted March 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 I suppose could possibly be, but somehow doubt it? If I loosen up the handbrake it's exactly the same, except I have to pull it further before anything happens. When I first bought the car the handbrake was really loose, about 8 clicks to full up I think (but wheels still not locking up). Readjusted it to whatever the Gregory's manual says (5-6 clicks? Something like that?), still same. First motorkhana dropped it to 3 clicks, but with that setting couldn't get the rears to lock up at all during the practice so tightened it again as tight as it will go (1 click) and I can lock it up if I throw the car around enough... But I can try that anyway, see if it will help any... *edit* I don't think the adjustment on the handbrake will affect the pedal travel, I've got a cable handbrake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irokin Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 *edit* I don't think the adjustment on the handbrake will affect the pedal travel, I've got a cable handbrake... It still does...I know mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demuire Posted March 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Might give it another look this weekend and see if I can see anything obvious and loosen the cable and see if that will help any. Last time I had a look didn't see anything out of the ordinary, cleaned up the drums which didn't look scored or anything (got them machined about 8 months ago maybe), shoes looked okay, roughend them up a bit with sandpaper (have been told a file or wire brush is better), but it didn't help at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demuire Posted March 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 It still does...I know mine does. So... the tighter I have the handbrake the less pedal travel I have? I know that when I have my foot on the brake and I pull the handbrake the pedal moves down very slightly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irokin Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 It still does...I know mine does. So... the tighter I have the handbrake the less pedal travel I have? I know that when I have my foot on the brake and I pull the handbrake the pedal moves down very slightly... well when I ajust the shoes anyway...I don't ever have to bother with the handbrake cable tension at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblezzz Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 I find i slight tap on the foot brake to shift the weight off the rear wheels helps a bit for those handbrake turns. But I'd be interested in some tips to make my handbrake a bit more effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irokin Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 I find i slight tap on the foot brake to shift the weight off the rear wheels helps a bit for those handbrake turns. But I'd be interested in some tips to make my handbrake a bit more effective. I do that when I'm drifting. works well for power-over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xany Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 i think it must be a trait with the KE55's.....cause i seem to be having the same problem......i could probably use my handbrake as another foot brake it applies that slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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