How to tighten and adjust the handbrake on a VAZ-2112: photos and videos

Aspects indicating the need to adjust the handbrake

There are several ways that will help any car owner, without exception, to help with the question of whether it is advisable to adjust the hand brake

It is worth noting that there is no need to check the handbrake every day; it is important to pay attention to this detail every 30 thousand km.

To find out whether the handbrake needs to be adjusted, you need to park your car on a slight slope, then leave the car on the handbrake and put the gear in neutral. If the vehicle slowly but surely begins to move down an incline, then the vehicle's parking brake may not be working properly.

Of course, this problem can be solved by replacing the VAZ-2110 handbrake rod, however, as practice shows, it is quite enough to make a very simple adjustment of this part.

The travel of a properly adjusted handbrake lever should not exceed 8 clicks. The optimal lever stroke is 6-7 clicks (this number varies depending on the car model; details for a specific VAZ model can be found in the operating instructions supplied with the car).
After installing the new cable, the rear wheels of the car should be jacked up and try to spin them by hand. Rotation must be free.
Now the brakes should be checked while driving. You need to drive 30-40 meters, then slow down using the parking brake. After braking, you need to get out of the car and touch the rear brake drum. It should not be hot, its temperature should not exceed the ambient temperature. If the drum gets so hot that it burns your hand, this means that the brake cable is too tight and should be loosened.
To loosen the cable, you should put the car back on the inspection hole, unscrew the lock nut on the outer tip with a 13mm wrench, and then loosen the main fastening nut. After this, the locknut is tightened again.
If the brake cable is too slack, it needs to be tightened. All steps are listed above, with one exception: the main nut on the tip should be tightened, not unscrewed.
To independently check the reliability of the parking brake, you should find a slope with a ratio of 1:5 (that is, 1 meter high and 5 meters long), drive the car onto it, turn off the engine, put the car on the parking brake and squeeze the clutch. After these actions, the machine should remain in place and not roll downhill. If the car does roll, you should tighten the brake cable a little more.

As can be seen from our article, there is nothing difficult in replacing a brake cable and even a novice car enthusiast can do this task

The main thing you should pay attention to in this case is compliance with safety regulations. When changing a cable, it is very easy to get injured or get a chemical burn, so it is better not to carry out this operation alone, but to work together with an experienced auto mechanic

Adjusting the parking brake

After the replacement has been made, the hand brake needs to be adjusted. It is recommended to carry it out with the operating manual for the vehicle at hand.

The handbrake on the VAZ 2110 has a lever travel of 2-4 clicks when adjusted, and in working condition - from 2 to 8 clicks.

The car must be placed on jacks so that the wheels can rotate freely. The handbrake is set to the locked position. To adjust the bolt and nut, you will need a 13mm wrench. The nut must be tightened until the wheels are completely locked, and then the locknut must be tightened.

When the repair has been made and the handbrake has been adjusted, you need to check it in operation on the road. You need to find a slope whose length will be at least 4 m and 1 m in height (1:4). On this slope, the car is put on the parking brake, and the car should not stand at speed. If everything is done correctly, then the car should not move (roll down the slope), because the handbrake is holding. If it doesn't hold, the handbrake needs to be tightened.

Next, it is recommended to check the operation of the entire brake system. You need to drive a short distance and then use the brake several times. After stopping the car, the drum is immediately checked. Its temperature should not differ from the ambient temperature. Otherwise, if the drums get hot, you need to loosen the cable tension a little. After the modification is done, you need to wait about an hour (cooling time) and repeat the test.

Malfunctions and their symptoms

Determining that a cable needs adjustment or replacement is quite simple. Signs of a faulty mechanism appear as follows:

The handbrake is pressed effortlessly - the cable is loose, you need to tighten it.
The mechanism does not respond to pressing the lever - the drive is torn or flew out, or the reason may be the wear of the rear pads.
If the handbrake is stuck, the drive is damaged and needs to be replaced.

Having taken out the main element, you can visually determine its condition. Replacement is required in the following cases:

Up to 2% are damaged or torn.
The cable moves with difficulty even after applying lubricant.
The drive tips have grooves.

Assembly occurs in reverse order.

After installing the brake drums, you need to adjust the travel of the parking brake lever.

You must have with you:

socket wrench with ratchet 10;
extension;
2 open-end wrench for 13;
WD-40 – 1 bottle.

To begin with, the car is installed on the pit. Next, use a 10 key to disconnect the metal protection. Then, to get to the adjustment mechanism, you need to disconnect the rubber ring from the front muffler mount and slide the casing. Now, to raise the handbrake, use a 13 key to screw in the internal screw, while listening to the number of clicks. Upon completion of the adjustment, the position is fixed, and the second screw is tightened to 13.

We hope our article was useful to you!

How much does it cost to tighten the handbrake and can you do it yourself?

Actually the question is rhetorical, as you understand in different regions, the cost can range from 200 to 1000 rubles. For example, in the capital, the price is often 500 – 1000, but in the regions you can raise it for 250 rubles.

And to be honest, the work itself only takes a few minutes, the main thing is to find a hole or a lift, a key of 10 and off you go. You need to tighten the middle bolt, the one that is in the middle, it is the handbrake, tighten the nut and thereby tighten the cables.

Of course, if they are rusty or torn, then everything is much more complicated; it is better to trust the master, because replacing the cables from the rear drums is not at all an easy task.

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How do they work?

The operation scheme is trivial and simple - there is a handle that connects to a cable, which, in turn, is in a special braid (that is, the cable flows through it). Next, this wire hooks onto a special adjusting screw (it can be tightened and unscrewed), which connects to a rail, along the edges of which there are two wires going to the two rear wheels. These cables (going to the wheels) are in a mesh with a special bracket; it is he who unfastens the blocks and blocks the drums.

Simply put, when we move the lever up (raise the handbrake), the cable stretches and pulls two separate cables towards the wheels. Inside the drums, brackets push apart the rear blocks, which block the wheels.

The principle of operation of the VAZ 2110 hand brake

The fixation of the brake drums and wheels of the car occurs as a result of pressing the brake pads against them. They are driven by a lever through a system of cables, brackets and springs.

The tension of the cables (8) is set by a lever (2), and its fixation at a certain tension is set by a ratchet (11). You can remove the cable from the working position by pressing the button (1), disengaging the pawl (10) from the ratchet and lowering the lever to its lowest position.

Since the cable adjustment mechanism is located under the bottom of the car, a rubber seal (3) is installed on the rod (4), which prevents dirt and dust from entering the passenger compartment from the outside. For the same reason, the cables themselves are in a protective braid (9).

The tension of the cables (to the left and right wheels) of the hand brake is carried out simultaneously by moving the divider (5) along the rod (4) by tightening the nut (6) and fixing it with the lock nut (7).

At its core, the design of the parking brake system of the VAZ 2110 is quite simple. This is the secret of its reliability. The weak link in the system is considered to be the brake cables or, more precisely, their weakening. There are several reasons for this:

brake pad wear;
pulling the cable over time;
weakening of fastening points.

The simplest solution and elimination of this problem is tightening the cables. Due to its simplicity and low labor costs, it is rare that a service will refuse to help a car enthusiast with this problem.

The asking price is from 250 to 500 rubles. We will consider the option with the minimum cost. That is, we will tighten the cable with our own hands.

Preparing for the process of tightening brake cables

Place:

Garage with a pit;
Overpass with free access to the bottom of the car;
Lift.

Tool:

Two open-end wrenches for 13. The presence of a head with a ratchet will help to significantly facilitate the work;
Backlight (if necessary);
Means for resuscitation of threaded connections (WD-40 or similar);
Pliers;
Metal brush;
Grease (Litol, grease or the like);
Rags, gloves.

Free time:

Minimum 30 minutes.

Step-by-step instructions for tightening the handbrake

The car is parked on an elevated place or above a garage pit with the engine turned off

The handbrake lever is in the down position. Important! If work is carried out immediately after turning off the engine, there is a risk of burns from the exhaust system. We clean the tension unit from dirt and rust with a wire brush. Spray the threaded connection with WD-40 or similar. We give the WD-40 and the threaded connection time to react and loosen the locknut. Tighten the tension nut five to six full turns. If screwing on the nut is quite difficult, it is advisable to hold the rod with pliers

This will eliminate the possibility of the rod turning and deformation of the place where it is attached to the lever. We check the operation of the handbrake from inside the car. If on the third or fourth click a clear difficulty is noticeable, the goal has been achieved. If the lever allows you to pull the cable until the seventh or eighth click, tighten it another five to six turns of the tension nut. We recheck the number of clicks. If the goal is achieved, fix the tension nut with a lock nut with sufficient force. This will eliminate the possibility of it unscrewing spontaneously. We lubricate the threads of the rod before and after the nuts - this will ensure that there are no problems during the subsequent tightening of the cables. We assemble the tool. We check the reliability of fixation. To do this, we put the car on the handbrake and try to move away. If the engine stalls immediately after releasing the clutch pedal, everything is fine. A good test for a handbrake is to place the car on a plane with an inclination angle of 16-20 degrees. A working mechanism should keep the car stationary, regardless of the load in the interior and luggage compartment.

Video instructions for tightening the handbrake on a VAZ 2110 can be found here:

What else should you pay attention to?

Ideally, both cables (for the left and right wheels) should synchronously press the pads against the brake drum. An experienced driver can check the consistency of the operation of the cables even while driving - the car with the handbrake should not skid (skid).

In a stationary state, this procedure has the following algorithm:

you need to raise the rear axle of the car to the level when the wheels no longer touch the ground;
Spin the wheels to the same speed and raise the handbrake.

If the wheels stopped synchronously, everything is in order; if the blocking occurred asynchronously, then there is a reason to check the parking brake yourself or go to a service station.

How to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2110? Replacing and adjusting the cable

Despite the fact that the hand (parking) brake is rarely used, VAZ 2110 owners quite often have problems with this unit - lack of reverse traction, weakening of the cable or breakage of the lever. Having discovered that the handbrake is not working properly, it is necessary to begin repairs immediately, since the safety of all road users depends on this unit. Most often the problem can be solved by adjusting the torso, but in some cases replacement will be necessary. This material describes in detail how to tighten and change this element of the brake system. Readers will also learn how malfunctions manifest themselves and what to do about them.

Purpose and location of the parking brake

The location of the handbrake is known to every VAZ 2110 driver - there is a lever installed between the front row seats, when pressed, braking occurs. The metal cable is a mechanical drive in this unit. By lowering the lever, the driver provides tension on the cable, which presses the rear brake pads to the wheel discs. Breakage of the lever is extremely rare, since the main load falls on the metal cable, as a result, after some time it loses the required tension.

The operation and maintenance manual for the VAZ 2110 states that at least once every six months it is necessary to carry out diagnostics of the brake system, including the parking brake. The traffic regulations have requirements for this unit - it must hold the car at a slope of 25 degrees. If the metal cable is not damaged, and the adjustment does not bring results, then the problem is in the rear brakes - this requires a full diagnosis from specialists.

Malfunctions and their symptoms

Determining that a cable needs adjustment or replacement is quite simple. Signs of a faulty mechanism appear as follows:

The handbrake is pressed effortlessly - the cable is loose, you need to tighten it.
The mechanism does not respond to pressing the lever - the drive is torn or flew out, or the reason may be the wear of the rear pads.
If the handbrake is stuck, the drive is damaged and needs to be replaced.

Having taken out the main element, you can visually determine its condition. Replacement is required in the following cases:

Up to 2% are damaged or torn.
The cable moves with difficulty even after applying lubricant.
The drive tips have grooves.

Replacing the cable

For work you will need a 10mm open end wrench, WD-40 lubricant, a set of screwdrivers, a 13mm open end wrench and a socket wrench. An inspection hole and a jack must be present in the garage or box. Replacing the cable is carried out as follows:

The VAZ 2110 must be removed from the parking brake - to do this, lower the handbrake all the way to the floor. It is necessary to ensure that the restraint system of the VAZ 2110 is activated;

Remove the muffler from the suspension cushions and the resonator from the rear cushion

The next step is to remove the brake drum from both rear wheels;
Next you will need to get to the equalizer. This is the most difficult stage; the motorist needs to dismantle the muffler and remove the resonator located in the rear of the chassis. Next, you need to move the exhaust pipe down;
Now you will have to crawl under the car and unscrew the adjusting elements (nuts), after which the equalizer can be dismantled;
You need to remove the tip from the control;
Also on the car body there is a bracket on which the tip stands;
Remove the end of the cable sheath from the bracket on the body
The handbrake is clamped with special brackets - they should be bent, but not damaged;
Next, you need to disconnect the tip, having first removed the brake pad;
After removing the rear brake pad, disconnect the cable end from the lever
Having reached the rear axle beam, you should remove the last fastenings of the handbrake - the nuts. Done, the drive can be removed. Replacing the cable is done in the reverse order.

Adjustment

Tightening a cable is much easier than replacing it. The VAZ 2110 must be placed on a jack. The handbrake must be locked, after which you should find the adjusting bolt and nut - the work is done using two “13” keys.

Twist the nut until the cable is taut

The nut must be tightened until the rear wheelset stops moving. Next, you need to tighten the locknut. After this, you need to return the car to its original position, unlock it and check its operation.

Possible causes of failure and phased replacement

Before starting repairs (replacement), it is recommended to find out the reason why the handbrake does not work. The fact is that in case of some breakdowns, when the handbrake does not work, its complete replacement may not be necessary.

The main and most common root cause why the working mechanism fails is wear of the brake unit.

A cable extends from the handbrake lever, which stretches to a mechanism that activates the brake assembly. Despite the fact that the cable is constantly subjected to heavy loads, its rupture is extremely rare. Often the cable jumps off or wear (grinding) of the tips in the drum occurs. Brake pad wear or drum brake wear may also occur.

The steel fibers of the parking brake can stretch during intensive use, which makes it difficult for them to move in the shell, and the device fails.

Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2110 is not difficult, but for convenience it is better to call an assistant.

Next you should do the following:

The vehicle must be released from the parking brake. To do this, you need to lower the handbrake to the floor to the maximum (all the way).
Remove the wheel brake drum.
Removing the muffler and resonator from the rear cushions.
Removing the equalizer. After the exhaust pipe is moved to the side, you need to crawl under the car and unscrew the adjusting nut and locknut. After unscrewing, the equalizer can be removed from the rod. You need to clean the handbrake rod of the VAZ 2110 with a brush.
Removing the cable end from the control.
The handbrake cable is attached to the car using special brackets. They need to be bent.
Removing the rear brake pads and disconnecting the cable end.
There are nuts on the rear axle beam that secure the handbrake. They need to be loosened and the cable pulled out of the device holder.

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If the handbrake on a VAZ-2112 becomes difficult to hold, then you should not change it immediately, since the cable can be adjusted. If the mileage on the car is high, the rear pads on the car may wear out. This may reduce the effectiveness of the handbrake and the entire braking system. In this case, the handbrake cable will need to be tightened.

Handbrake diagram for VAZ-2112

For clarity, here is a diagram of a hand brake

1 - button that fixes the handbrake lever; 2 — hand brake lever; 3 — protective cover; 4 — handbrake rod; 5 — cable equalizer; 6 — adjusting nut; 7 - lock nut; 8 - cable; 9 — protective sheath of the cable.

In this scheme we need element number 6. It is he, and only him!

What is required for adjustment?

In order to adjust the handbrake you need a platform or lift. If there are no such devices, then you can simply hang the rear wheels on the “goats”. They can be installed under the car using a jack. It’s also worth taking two “13” keys and pliers.

Start:

The car is installed on an overpass or “goats”. Hanging out your butt
The lever position is set to the lowest possible position. We put the handbrake at the very bottom. Do not pay attention to the scuffs of the console; we conducted an experiment with non-standard armrests. The iron fastenings of the armrest are visible. The photo shows the editorial car
Use a wrench to loosen the locknut. Adjusting nut
The second wrench holds the adjusting nut.
The adjusting nut should be tightened until the cable is tensioned. It must be remembered that the rod should be held with pliers when tensioning the cable. Tighten the adjusting nut
After this, you should make sure that the full stroke of the handbrake lever is no more than 4 and no less than 2 clicks.
When the stroke check is completed, the locknut is tightened. The adjustment is held with another key.
If necessary, change the mechanism to a new one. Everything is rusty, we changed the adjustment mechanism
After releasing the adjusted lever down, you should spin the rear wheels. When the lever is in its lowest position, the wheels should spin freely.

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If you cannot tighten the cable, then it should be replaced with a new one.

Adjusting the handbrake after tensioning

After adjusting the brakes, you need to check them again. To do this, the car should be placed on a road with a slope of at least 23%. The car should be in neutral gear in this area and with the handbrake pulled up. If the handbrake brakes hold the car in this area, then the handbrake is adjusted correctly.

What to do when adjustment does not work

There are also cases when the above actions are not enough to adjust the handbrake. This can happen, for example, when the handbrake cable is broken. This happens on the VAZ-2112, although rarely. In such situations, the cable must be replaced. The cable also needs to be replaced when:

The tips are loose.
The cable itself begins to stretch, which will lead to its breakage during operation. HAIKU! The old cable is very worn out! For comparison, old and new handbrake cables
Physical wear (scuffs and cracks) of the handbrake cables. Heavy wear on the handbrake cable
It is quite difficult for the cable to move in the casing even after lubrication.

This replacement procedure does not require contacting a service station. Although this will require some time and skills from the driver, such work can be done independently.

It should also be remembered that when replacing the cable, certain conditions must be observed. To do this, the driver will need an assistant who will pull the cable.

Why do you tighten the handbrake?

The cable acts here as a drive. If the driver pulls the handbrake lever, then at the same time he uses the cable, which spreads the pads in the rear wheel.

If the handbrake is faulty, you just need to tighten the cable or replace it with a new one. On a VAZ-2112 it’s quite easy to do this with your own hands.

Need for adjustment

You can determine that the parking brake needs adjustment when checking. It is recommended to do it every 30,000 kilometers. This procedure should be done even if the handbrake seems to be working well.

The device must also be checked in cases where it does not work. For example, a car moves when the brake lever is applied.

What is needed to adjust the handbrake

To adjust the parking brake, you will need one of the following tools:

In the absence of all these conditions, which any ordinary driver is unlikely to be able to provide, you can get by with support “goats”, which are installed under the rear of the body after it has been raised with a jack. It is also worth considering the presence of two “13” keys and pliers in the set.

Where to start adjusting

VAZ 2110 handbrake does not work

The parking brake adjustment process is as follows:

the car is placed on an overpass (or a ditch, or generally raised with a jack);
the position of the brake lever is checked - it should be the lowest;
Using the first key, the lock nut is loosened, while at the same time holding the adjusting nut with the second key.
The adjusting nut is tightened until the handbrake cable is tensioned.

Note. When tightening the adjusting nut, the rod must be held with pliers.

VAZ 2110 tighten the handbrake

Now you should make sure that the full stroke of the lever is from 2 to 4 clicks;
After the stroke has been checked, the equalizer locknut should be tightened while holding the adjusting nut with a wrench.
The handbrake lever goes down, after which the rear wheels are turned by hand. Their rotation should occur evenly and without jamming.

Note. If the handbrake drive cable cannot be tensioned during the adjustment process, this part should be replaced.

VAZ 2110 handbrake adjustment

After the system has been adjusted, it is necessary to check the quality of its operation again. To do this, after all the work performed by the driver, you should find a section of the road with a slope of at least 23%, then stop the car on it and put it on the handbrake. If the brakes reliably hold the car on the rise, then everything was done correctly.

What to do if the adjustment did not help

VAZ 2110 handbrake does not hold

In some cases, adjustment is indeed not enough. This happens in cases where the handbrake cable breaks - a rather rare phenomenon, but still happens, especially on older cars. It happens that the cable breaks on newer models that are subjected to too intense use, which the brake system of an average car is not designed for.

VAZ 2110 manual brake adjustment

The cable should also be replaced in the following situations:

when its tips are loose;
the cable threads began to stretch (this could soon lead to a break);
the cable moves quite hard in its sheath even after it has been lubricated.

Like adjusting the handbrake, an operation such as replacing the parking brake cable does not necessarily require a visit to a car service center. And, although it will most likely take much more time to complete, such repairs do not require special professional skills, equipment or any specialized tools.

Note. Still, some conditions must be met when replacing the cable. For this work, the driver will need an assistant who will strongly pull the cable in order to correctly install the equalizer.

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VAZ 2110: replacing the handbrake cable yourself

The parking or hand brake of a vehicle is designed for emergency braking in an emergency situation. The main purpose is when parking for more than 6 minutes with the engine turned off, the parking brake is activated by a lever. It is located between the front seats of the vehicle. On a VAZ 2110, replacing the handbrake cable is sometimes caused by the need to take care of safety. Replacing the VAZ 2110 parking brake cable can be done on your own.

What is a handbrake for?

Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2110

According to the current Traffic Rules, the handbrake of a VAZ must hold the vehicle on a slope of up to 25%. When lifting the lever up, it should produce from 2 to 8 clicks. If the car has been in operation for more than three years, then it is necessary to check the parking brake system. You can go to a car service center, where qualified specialists will carry out high-quality diagnostics. You also need to do this process yourself. Having stopped the car on a level surface, the lever rises all the way up with a smooth movement. In this case, the clicks are counted; there should be no more than 8 of them. When leaving the cabin, you need to apply force from behind, trying to move the car. If it rolls, then you will have to adjust the handbrake. After tightening the cable, the result is the same, which means that only one thing remains - to completely check the condition of the rear brake system.

Checking the rear brake system

Replacing parking brake cables on a VAZ 2110

The car is installed on an overpass or in a garage in an inspection hole. Anti-roll bars are placed under the front wheels. The rear part is raised with jacks and reliable supports are installed. The lever goes all the way down.
The rear drums are removed and checked for wear. They will not allow a lot of wear and tear. The rear brake pads are checked; their thickness should be more than 2/3 of the new pads. The condition of the cable is inspected from below; it should not have any abrasions or broken strands.

Cause of cable failure

Replacing the handbrake lever of a VAZ 2110

The main reason why the handbrake rod breaks, naturally, is the service life of this cable. The fact is that when used, the cable is subjected to constant loads from the forces actuating the handbrake and due to the fact that it is located under the body of the vases, constantly interacting with high humidity, while experiencing a lack of lubrication. As a result, the steel threads that make up the cable simply fray. Also, the reason for the breakdown of the VAZ 2110 hand brake cable may be that during operation, wear of the drums and brake linings of the right and left wheels occurs in an uneven order, causing the corresponding cables begin to lengthen by different amounts and the handbrake simply stops working over time.

Replacing the handbrake lever of a VAZ 2110

The parking brake can also receive mechanical damage after emergency braking of the car, when the driver activates all brake systems. Due to the weakening of the cable tips and its difficult movement in the sheath, breakage is also possible, which leads to the need to replace the cable. In any case, regardless of the reason for the need to replace the parking brake cable, every car owner will sooner or later have to face this problem.

Note. It is better to replace the cable, or rather install it, with two people, because the lever rod is short and to install the cable equalizer it must be pulled tightly.

The cable should be replaced for the following faults:

loosening of the cable tip;
violation of the integrity of the cable thread;
heavy movement of the cable in the sheath.

Note. In the case when it is necessary to change one of the parking brake cables, the other one must also be replaced.

Hand (parking) brake system on VAZ 2110

Handbrake If the handbrake malfunctions, it is recommended to make adjustments. And if it does not help, then repairs are carried out by replacing the faulty cable. On a car like the VAZ 2110, adjusting the cable is as simple as replacing it. If this malfunction is ignored, the car may move on its own, or you, on the contrary, will not be able to move.

You don’t have to go to a car service center to solve your problem. If you have some experience, understand the essence of the handbrake, and also apply the data from the repair and operation manual for the VAZ 2110, you can do everything yourself.

Is adjustment necessary?

First you need to determine whether the adjustment will really solve the problem of the handbrake malfunction.

Adjusting the parking brake

To do this, a small test is carried out. Moreover, it is recommended to do a similar procedure after every 30 thousand kilometers, even if you are sure that the parking brake works well.

Pulling up the handbrake

It is likely that you just need to tighten the parking brake on the VAZ 2110 to fix the problem.

Drive to the inspection hole, from where it is most convenient to make adjustments. Another option is a lift. You'll find something here. This way you can easily get to the necessary nodes.
Make sure the brake lever is in its lowest position.
Take two keys. You will loosen the lock nut first and tighten the adjusting nut second.
Tighten the adjustment nut until the cable is properly tensioned.
It is strongly recommended to hold the rod when tightening the adjustment nut with pliers.
Now make sure that the lever makes full travel in 2-4 clicks, no more.
If after checking everything turned out to be good and the working stroke is correct, tighten the equalizer locknut while holding the adjustment nut with a second wrench.
Release the handbrake lever down and turn the rear wheels by hand. Rotation should occur evenly without any jamming.
But if the adjustment did not allow the cable to be tensioned, then the element must be replaced.

If the adjustment does not help

There are not many cases when adjusting the parking brake did not have any effect. However, this is no reason to despair.

Device diagram

There are several situations in which it is necessary to replace the parking brake cable:

The cable broke;
The tips gave way;
The cable threads have stretches, which over time can turn into a full-fledged rupture;
The cable is difficult to move inside the sheath even after abundant lubrication.

Replacement

There is one important condition - you will need an assistant. His task will be to strongly pull the cable, which will allow the equalizer to be installed correctly

The sequence of work to replace the cable is as follows:

Lower the handbrake lever as far as possible;
Remove the brake disc from the wheel where the element is being replaced;
Remove the muffler from the suspension cushions and the resonator from the rear suspension;
Lower the exhaust system down;
Remove the adjusting nut and locknut;
Remove the equalizer;
Now remove the cable ends from the equalizer;
Remove the tip of the equalizer shell from the bracket, which is located on the car body;
Bend back the brackets that secure the cable;
Remove the rear brake pad and remove the cable end from the lever;
Slightly loosen the nut that secures the cable holder to the rear axle;
Remove the cable from the holder, then from the bracket, and then pull it out through the brake spike;
Place a new cable in its new location and perform the assembly procedure, following the reverse order of the indicated processes;
Make sure that the cables in the bracket are positioned crosswise;
After completing the installation of the new element, adjust the handbrake.

As you can see, the task does have certain nuances, but it is not difficult at all if you have some experience and rely on the VAZ 2110 operating manual. As a rule, everything is spelled out there.

It wouldn’t hurt to supplement your skills and knowledge with video tutorials or consultation with a friend from a service station. But if you are not confident in your own abilities, you should not risk replacing the handbrake cable yourself. It is better to spend more money, but entrust the work to specialists.

The handbrake doesn't hold

The article and the presented videos are devoted to adjusting the handbrake, but in some cases the handbrake does not hold due to worn brake pads or the absence of a cable. If the handbrake has not worked since you purchased the vehicle, before making adjustments, make sure that the cable has not been broken due to normal wear or loose fitting.

Drum brakes

The easiest way to adjust the handbrake is on a drum brake system. Schematic representation of the VAZ 2113-15 hand brake device.

Raising the handbrake lever moves the rod (5), from which cable contours go to each of the wheels under the bottom of the car. Passing through the brake shield, the cables are connected to the levers of the manual drive of the pads. When the handbrake is raised, the cable acts on the lever (13), the upper part of which is fixed to the axis (12). As a result, the force created by the lever is uniformly transmitted through the expansion bar to the brake pads, pressing them against the drums.

In some types of construction, a combination of rods is used instead of cables, but it is the device described above that can be found on all modern cars with rear drum brakes.

How to tighten the cable

The essence of the adjustment is to move the cable equalizer along the rod towards the front of the car. Depending on the design of the car, the adjustment mechanism can be located in the cabin or under the bottom, as is the case with VAZ 2115,2114,2113,2199,2109,2108, Opel Astra F and many other cars.

To access the adjustment mechanism located in the cabin, there is often a special hatch in the central tunnel. In our case, the process is described and shown in the video using the example of a car, where the adjustment is carried out under the bottom, so the car must first be driven onto an overpass or inspection hole. Instructions that will allow you to tighten the cable if the handbrake does not hold.

Use a wire brush to clean the threads of the adjusting rod.
Loosen the locknut. In order to stiffen the structure when unscrewing and tightening it back after adjustment, you will need 2 keys - with one you need to hold the adjusting nut while unscrewing, and with the second you need to unscrew the lock nut.
Move the position of the adjusting nut by tightening it the required number of turns.
Once adjustment is complete, tighten the lock nut until it is pressed firmly against the adjusting nut.

What degree of tension is considered correct?

In the case of technical inspection, which is not carried out on civilian vehicles in the Russian Federation, the effectiveness of the hand brake is checked in two ways:

a vehicle with a full curb weight must be securely secured with a handbrake on a slope of 16º or 25º, depending on current requirements;
The effect of the handbrake is checked on special drums. In this case, not only the braking force is measured, but also the uniformity of its distribution between the rear wheels.

Traditional methods

When adjusting the parking brake yourself, you can estimate the tension of the handbrake cable in two ways:

by the number of clicks. In this case, it is worth looking for information on a specific car model, since, for example, for a Daewoo Matiz the norm will be 7 clicks, and for a VAZ 2106 – 2-4 clicks. The only drawback of the adjustment is that sometimes after replacing the brake drums, pads, and observing the average value for the number of clicks, even with the handbrake lowered, the brake pads can be pressed too hard against the drums. Therefore, after servicing the rear drum brakes, the degree of tension should differ from the average requirements, but after grinding in, the handbrake will need to be tightened;
according to the degree of pressing of the friction linings. To adjust the handbrake, the rear wheels will need to be lifted. The cable must be tightened to such a state that when the parking brake lever is lowered, the shoes barely touch the brake drums. When rotated by hand, the wheel should rotate quite freely, but at the same time a barely noticeable sound will be felt from the friction linings pressed against the drums (if the pads are worn unevenly, then a characteristic sound during rotation will be in a certain position of the wheel). With this adjustment, after covering 100-200 km, the friction linings will wear off a little, and the gap will become close to ideal.

Need for adjustment

The device must also be checked in cases where it does not work. For example, a car moves when the brake lever is applied.

At the same time, problems with the handbrake can lead to serious trouble if an uncontrolled car crashes into some obstacle or, even worse, into another car. Let's look at problems with the handbrake and how to fix them yourself without contacting specialists at a service station.

Advice! If the cable tension on the handbrake is insufficient, in addition to the handbrake, the car must be left “at speed”, this will protect you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

When the linings on the rear brake pads wear out and the drive cables are pulled out, a problem often arises in adjusting the handbrake stroke (parking handbrake). The examples that will be described in the article will help to cope with this problem not only for the VAZ-2110, but also for other domestically produced cars.

adjustment

Adjustment. these are a few simple steps:

The car is placed on a jack so that the rear wheels can be easily turned by hand;
The repaired handle is brought to the locking position;
Armed with two keys on "13" and find the parking brake adjusting bolt and nut;
Tighten the tension adjustment nut. We pull until the wheels are completely locked;
Tighten the locknut;
Check the quality of the repaired device

Which cable to choose

When choosing any car part, you must first of all be guided by its compatibility with your specific brand. Obviously, the cable from Chevrolet will not fit the Zhiguli. But there are times when people purchase unsuitable cables.

In our case, it is difficult to confuse anything. The handbrake cable of the VAZ 2114 is exactly the same as that of similar models of the domestic manufacturer. It can be found at any auto parts store. Several manufacturers produce cables, and all are usually of the same quality. This is understandable, the detail is not complicated.

There shouldn't be any problems when choosing. The prices are quite reasonable and there is not much difference. The only thing worth doing is to read on the packaging about compatibility with your car, just in case.

After following all the instructions, you can replace the handbrake cable on VAZ cars yourself. This will have to be done quite often, due to the design features of the brake system and its fragility. Having such skills is always useful. Now you know how to change the parking brake cable on a VAZ 2114.

The handbrake plays an extremely important role in ensuring driving safety. This element of the braking system not only serves to prevent a parked car from rolling, but can also help avoid a traffic accident. That is why it is necessary to always monitor the serviceability of its entire system. Now let's try to figure out how to tighten the handbrake.