Screechy Handbrake

[l_uk3y]

Hey guys.

Getting bored tonight so i might as well try and sus out another of the small probs ive found in the Line

The issue at hand. whenever the handbrake is pulled whilst driving. instead of being offered nice strong rear wheel braking. im given a nice loud screech. (roughly a similar sound to that of tired old brake pads rubbing metal on metal). Anyone had this happen and have a nice easy fix i could do this weekend??

cheers. Luke

[BHDave]

roughly a similar sound to that of tired old brake pads rubbing metal on metal

You should probably check the shoes on your drum brakes. If it sounds like metal on metal, then it probably is.

[Beer Baron]

the question I have is why are you pulling up the handbrake whilst your car is moving? The handbrake is for hill starts and to stop your car rolling away when it's parked on uneven ground. When you are rolling and want to slow down or stop you use the footbrake.

[l_uk3y]

the question I have is why are you pulling up the handbrake whilst your car is moving? The handbrake is for hill starts and to stop your car rolling away when it's parked on uneven ground. When you are rolling and want to slow down or stop you use the footbrake.

True. Although it would be nice to have more ways of kicking the back end out then just by using the clutch.

and. they are disc brakes. not drum brakes. 96 S2 R33 gts-t (sorry didnt mention previously)

[sh@un]

the handbrake operates the linings that are inside the rear disc hub, not the normal 2-piston caliper pads. so badhair is right.

time to see a mechanic

[Beer Baron]

True. Although it would be nice to have more ways of kicking the back end out then just by using the clutch.

and. they are disc brakes. not drum brakes. 96 S2 R33 gts-t (sorry didnt mention previously)

lol, well fair enough if it's for drift then most likely you have worn it out. and your S2 GTST does have rear drums for the handbrake. you most likely need new brake shoes and possibly the inside of the rotor bell need cleaning up or even replacing (need to replace whole rotor if that's the case).

[BHDave]

and. they are disc brakes. not drum brakes.

I don't know why, but i was sure someone would chime in and point out that r33's don't have drum brakes

Hand brake entries are sooooo 2005. feint ftw.