Jump to content
SAU Community

Adjusting Handbrake R33

kev25t

By kev25t,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

bigslick Collaborator

bigslick

Posted
Posted

Is it GTST? If it's the same as the GTR there's a little panel next to the handbrake which you should be able to pop out and see an adjusting screw/bolt in there. If you can't get to it through there you'll have to take the centre console off. Just make sure that when you've adjusted it you jack up the back and check that the rear wheels still turn easily.

blind_elk Grand Master

blind_elk

Posted
Posted

The handbrake is adjusted initially by adjusting the shoes in the hat of the rear disc.

There is a hole in the hat. At about the "7 o'clock" position (I think) you will be able to see a ratchet wheel inside the hat. Turning this wheel adjusts the clearance of the shoe to the "drum" inside the disc hat.

Pezhead Grand Master

Pezhead

Posted
Posted (edited)

I just did the adjustment a couple weeks back. Makes loads of difference.

Look for the rubber stopper thing in the rear brake hub. Pull that stopper out. Then look through the hole and rotate the axle until you can see the metal adjuster wheel. The screw is notched and sits horizontally so that turning the adjuster up/down screws the pads apart. From memory it was directly on the top. I think it was up to spread the pads but can't really remember. You have to use a flat blade screw driver into the notches to adjust.

Be sure to check the tension by turning the axle by hand. It didn't take too much adjustment on mine to bring the handbrake level to 2/3 the height it was before.

Hope that is helpful.

Edited by Pezhead
  • 1 year later...
Curmi Grand Master

Curmi

Posted
Posted

sorry to bring up an old thread but i want to do this to my r32 gts-t took off the wheel but i cant find no rubber stopper thing,, where abouts is it a picture would be asome please help as i need this done asap and wheel is off the car now so yeah.....

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Celticsfan03
      Engine sputter

      By Celticsfan03 · Posted

      I was just driving into work and while on my drive, I went to accelerate and noticed the car would sputter/hesitate and I’d hear a few pops from the exhaust before it started going faster. Then I also noticed that when I push my clutch in, the car would die. This all started happening today. Any ideas?
    • niZmO_Man
      How To: "Refabricate" a Stagea 260RS/R33 GTR Speedo Sensor

      By niZmO_Man · Posted

      Fantastic info, thanks for sharing!
    • niZmO_Man
      S1 Autech 260RS Wiring Diagrams

      By niZmO_Man · Posted

      That is a lovely Volvo, just saying. Yes I should have got an 260RS when they were cheap. I do regret now.
    • niZmO_Man
      R34 Gtt Wheel Offset Advice

      By niZmO_Man · Posted

      ^ lots of good points made above. The thing is, "aggressive" or "flush" fitment is relative depending on how much you have been influenced by social media. My starting point is always "look at the Nismo RWD specs". That is where you should start, then start measuring as GTSBoy as sort of mentioned, because every car will be slightly different. My 8.5"+35/9.5+38 will not be "flush" enough for you because you want more "pumped" look, which is why you measure. Tyre sizes and brand/models also make a difference. Some tyres are more chunky/square, some are more rounded. That means you could get away with more aggressive offsets without rubbing. But then it also depends on your ride height. Also depends on how much your car copped damage before being shipped from Japan. So it goes back to measuring your car yourself and determining what can work. Those Nismo specs are used bacause it's a safe spec for standard car (suspension. body) with chunky tyres. But then I put 265/35 wide tyres on R34 GT-R wheels, and currently run 285/30 tyres on 18x10 wheels.
    • niZmO_Man
      Tein Circuit Master- rebuild worth it?

      By niZmO_Man · Posted

      Sounds pretty awesome. I recommend creating a new build thread and posting all your goodness in there.
×
×
  • Create New...