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#14154 Apr 30, 7:49am
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Wheezy Joe
2002 Kawasaki Ninja 250
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Is there anyway to tighten the hand brake without going to the dealer?

It goes almost all the way up, or else the car slides back. My dad's GT goes up like less than 1/2 way.

Is this just a wear over time issue, or can I tighten it?


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yeah, it's probably wear over time, if you get your front breaks done it will fix it, it's because your break pads are wearing down (the emergency break engages the front breaks). How much do you engine break? because although STRONG engine breaking is bad, having the engine help you stop by downshifting is important to the longevity of your breaks. (if you drive an auto)

FX-MAN #14156 Apr 30, 8:38am
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I drive a 6spd man and I downshift in certain situations, and brake in others. I've only had many one hard stop on the highway, but the car was purchased used. I was planning on getting it services (i.e. brakes) in the next month or so.

Thanks for the input, I didn't know the emergency brake engaged the front brakes.


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DiabloGTS #14157 Apr 30, 11:44am
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Quote
Originally posted by FX-MAN:
the emergency break engages the front breaks
wtf the hand brake engages the rear brakes.

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Originally posted by FX-MAN:
the emergency break engages the front breaks
wtf the hand brake engages the rear brakes.
Yes it does thumbsup

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e-brake engages the rear. burnouts aplenty (not that i do them) [Razz]


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there should be a cable adjustment point under the car prolly in or around the exhaust tunnell.


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CID498 #14161 Apr 30, 3:04pm
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I think it's on the base of the E-Brake Handle under the center console.

Steven #14162 Apr 30, 4:38pm
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I'll take a peek under the hand brake tomorrow when I have some daylight to work with.


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