Adjusting the handbrake on Kalina means either tightening or loosening the cable. In most cases, it is necessary to tighten it, since over time the rear pads wear out more and more and thus the number of clicks when applying the parking brake increases. As written in many repair and maintenance manuals, the normal stroke of the lever is from 2 to 4 clicks until the wheels are completely locked.

On this moment my Kalina has traveled more than 40,000 km and the rear wheels are blocked only at 6 or even 7 clicks, which indicates decent pad wear and the need to adjust the handbrake. I will give below required list Tools you will need to do this job:

1. Ratchet head 10
2. Short extension
3. Two open-end wrenches for 13
4. WD-40 lubricant is highly recommended

The procedure for tensioning the handbrake on Kalina

First I will give detailed video overview, where everything is shown most clearly.

Handbrake cable adjustment video

If you still have questions or the video did not open for unforeseen reasons, below is a photo report of the operation.

• Firstly, this work it is best to carry out on a pit or a lift, but if there is none, then you can simply lift back car higher and crawl under it.
• To get to the adjustment mechanism, you will first need to unscrew the metal casing, a kind of protection that is located between the muffler pipe and the tensioner. Its location is clearly shown in the photo below:

• Next, unscrew the 4 fastening nuts, which are indicated in the photo above. To do this, it is most convenient to use a ratchet and a 10 head.

Before unscrewing the nuts, be sure to spray them with grease, such as WD-40 and wait at least 5 minutes, otherwise the studs can break out alive from the body even with little effort.

• After we have dealt with this, it is necessary to remove the muffler hook from the rubber band, from the side that is closer to the front of the car, so that it is convenient to push forward the very metal casing that we unscrewed.

• And then we move the metal casing to the right until the handbrake adjustment mechanism becomes available. This is how it looks like in the photo below:

• To tighten the cable, it is necessary to tighten the nut with a 13 wrench, which is closer to the plate, and then tighten the last one too and fix the first one. It is very inconvenient to do all this, since the muffler interferes all the time and you have to turn it almost by a millimeter, constantly rearranging the key to the desired position.

• After you have made at least a couple of turns, check the tension of the lever. And if the working stroke is from 2 to 4 clicks, then everything is fine and you can stop working, setting everything in its place.

Attention! Do not make much effort when you put back the very plate that is located between the exhaust pipe and the tensioner, since the studs are held in the body very weakly and can break out again (which happened to my Kalina). Apply pressure, even less than average, because there are still installed growers that will not allow the nuts to unscrew!

Tightening the handbrake on Kalina implies a tension or (which is extremely rare) a loosening of the cable. The stroke of the handbrake handle should be from 3 to 5 clicks until it is completely blocked. rear wheels. But over time, the rear pads wear out, the cable stretches and the lever starts to lock the wheels only at the 6th or even 8th click. It shouldn't be.

Such work of the hand brake indicates that it needs to be tightened. The handbrake adjustment nut on Kalina is located under the resonator. It is also protected by a protection that must be removed. protection fastened on 4 nuts. To unscrew them, you will need a key for 10 and WD-40.

We spray the nuts, wait a bit and unscrew. Be careful, the studs are welded to the body, and with a strong impact, they can come off. So don't push too hard.

Now you need to remove the muffler from the rubber bands on which it weighs and move it as far as possible to the side. If there is still not enough space, you will have to unscrew it, this will allow you to move it even further. Now we have access to the handbrake tension mechanism itself.

Loosen the locknut and start tightening. We tighten until the handbrake stops the wheels at 3-4 clicks. Once the goal is reached, tighten the locknut and assemble everything in reverse order.

If there is nowhere else to pull, and the handbrake does not slow down the wheels at 3-4 clicks, then you need to check the condition of the rear brake pads and drums. They could work out a lot. In this case, they must be replaced. Also check if the cable runs freely. He could just jam.

Instruction

It is most convenient to tighten the “handbrake” on a viewing ditch or lift. Drive the car into the pit, turn on the first gear and lower the lever to the end parking brake.

Being under the car, unscrew the 4 bolts securing the protection of the additional muffler with a “10” key. Remove the rubber cushion from the front suspension bracket of the additional muffler. Slide the heat shield forward to access the parking brake adjustment assembly.

While holding the adjusting nut of the cable end with a “13” wrench, unscrew the lock nut with a socket of the same size. Turn the adjusting nut clockwise to tighten the cable and adjust the travel of the parking brake lever. It is convenient to adjust the tension of the cable with a high head with a ratchet and an extension. At the same time, do not completely unscrew the lock nut, but, having aligned its edges with the edges of the adjusting nut, put on the high head “by 13” and turn both nuts together. By pulling the cable in this way, we ensure that the stroke of the “handbrake” lever in the cabin does not exceed 4-5 clicks. After completing the adjustment, holding the adjusting nut with a “13” wrench, tighten the lock nut with a head of the same size.

While in the car, turn on neutral gear. Fully raise and lower the parking brake lever several times in a row, make sure that its travel does not exceed five clicks. Having lowered the “handbrake” to the end, try to turn the rear wheels of the car, they should rotate easily and without friction, otherwise, try loosening the cable adjusting nut a little and fix it again with a lock nut. If rotation is still difficult, the condition of the rear wheel brakes should be checked.

After adjusting the parking brake, reinstall the additional muffler protection and secure it with four bolts. Place a rubber cushion on the front suspension bracket of the additional muffler.

Helpful advice

After adjustment, check if the
rear wheels rotate. If they turn tight, then slightly loosen the adjusting nut and fix it with a lock nut.

Sources:

• how to tighten the front
• How to tighten and adjust the handbrake on a VAZ

The brake lever should hold the car on a slope of 16-20%. If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the parking brake, and you decide on your own handbrake. What is needed for this? How to do it?

You will need

• lookout hole, minimum set wrenches from 12mm to 17mm, metal brush, WD-40 penetrating fluid, protective equipment.

Instruction

Helpful advice

If you have difficulty loosening, use WD-40 penetrating fluid.

The brake system of the car must always be in good condition. Not only your life depends on it, but also the lives of other people. The parking brake can be the last "lifeline" when emergency stop. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically check its operation and adjust it.

You will need

• - two keys for 13;
• - pliers;
• - ticks.

Instruction

Check the correct adjustment of the parking brake of the VAZ 2106 car. To do this, install it on a loading ramp, overpass, etc., the height of which is 1.25 m, and the length of the entrance is 5 m. This ratio equals a slope of 25 percent. The parking brake is required to keep the car on such a surface for 5-8 clicks (tooth). If there is no such platform, then for a simplified check of the adjustment of the "hand" brake, park the car on a flat area. Move the gear lever to neutral position, and lift the parking brake lever all the way. Leave vehicle and try to move it. In the event that you managed to do this, urgently adjust the drive of the "hand" brake.

Lada Kalina is equipped with a classic version of the parking brake with cable drive. The parking brake allows you to fix the vehicle in a stationary position on a flat surface or slope. The hand brake may be used at the moment emergency braking. "Handbrake" is able to replace foot brake when the latter fails. In this article, we will describe

Components of the handbrake on the "Kalina"

The Lada parking brake system consists of three key components:

• flexible mechanical drive (in other words, a cable);
• control unit (mechanism) manual control parking brake);
• actuator (rear brake pads).

The corresponding icon on the dashboard informs about the included hand brake.

Three reasons that violate the functionality of the "handbrake":

• significant weakening of the cable tension;
• development of a resource of linings of brakes;
• increasing the gap between the pads and the brake drum.

Signs of a problem with the parking brake

When the "handbrake" breaks down, the problems appear as follows:

• the car does not maintain a fixed position on a flat or inclined horizontal plane, rolls forward or backward;
• the handbrake control lever cannot be set to its original or working position.

You can check for breakdowns in the parking brake system without trying to fix the car with a “handbrake” on the slope. It is required to start the engine, engage first gear and move the parking brake handle to the extreme working position. Now you need to gradually release the clutch pedal; if the "engine" stalls - the handbrake is working; if the car starts to move slowly, there is a problem with the described node.

Malfunctions force you to tighten the brake cable or change it. Cables are usually sold in sets of 2. The price of a kit for Kalina does not exceed 500 rubles. It is believed that if the car rolls down on a slope of 25%, then the cable must be changed to a new one.

How to tighten the handbrake on Kalina

Before pulling the handbrake on Kalina, prepare the following set of tools:

• keys: open-end and cap on "13";
• can of WD-40 for spraying "stuck" threaded connections;
• knob with 2 heads: on "10" and "13".

Before starting work, study the operating manual to consolidate information regarding the location of nodes and types of fasteners. Repair procedures are recommended to be carried out on a flyover or "pit", having previously installed wheel chocks under the wheels.

Work algorithm:

It is important that the tension of the "handbrake" is necessary not only in the event of a breakdown. These repair manipulations must be carried out when replacing brake pads and brake drums.

An auxiliary video for those who still have questions about how to tighten the handbrake on Kalina.

The handle is one of the components brake system car. The parking brake prevents spontaneous movement when the vehicle is parked. Regular maintenance and handbrake adjustment help to avoid trouble when parking on an uphill or downhill. An adjusted parking brake should hold the vehicle on a 25 degree slope.

Installed in Lada Kalina brake drive handbrake in the form of two cables. The force from the parking brake lever through the rod is transmitted through two cables to the rear drum shoes. When tightening the handbrake top position pads are unclenched and fixed brake drum. In this position, the wheel does not spin.

Possible causes of handbrake problems

There are several reasons incorrect operation handbrake on the Lada Kalina. Below are the main ones:

1. Driving with the parking brake lever applied. One trip is enough. Brake pads in this mode wear out faster. After a "ride on the handbrake" you will have to tighten and adjust the parking brake.
2. Rope biting. In the car, they run along the bottom of the body. Handbrake cables are operated in extreme conditions. They are affected by dirt, moisture, temperature changes.
3. Malfunction ratchet or biting the parking brake lever.

Handbrake Diagnostics

To diagnose the parking brake on your own, use viewing hole. On automotive forums, it is advised to develop a cable when it is dirty and biting, but such a measure is ineffective. Do not save and change, your safety is more important.

In some European countries There is a penalty for drivers driving a vehicle with a defective handbrake. We don't have that yet.

Clicks are heard when the lever is tightened. With the handbrake adjusted, there should be from two to four. In this position, the wheels should not spin. If there are fewer or more clicks, proceed to adjust the handbrake or replace the traction and drives.

Troubleshooting the parking brake

Most of the causes of handbrake malfunctions are eliminated by adjusting the length of the drive and replacing the drum brake shoes.

If the handbrake blocks the wheels after the second click, then lengthen the cable. If after 5–6, then shorten. You can do this kind of work yourself. Adjustment is easier to do on a flyover or viewing hole. Required Tools: open-end and box wrenches for 13, wrench with extension, heads for 10 and 13, rust remover type WD-40.

Handbrake adjustment on Lada Kalina

1. Lower the handbrake lever down.
2. Remove muffler from rubber pads.
3. Handle threaded connections WD-40.
4. Screw the protective screen on the bottom of the body with a head by 10. It is fastened with four bolts (see photo).

   The protective screen is fixed with 4 bolts. Unscrew the head by 10

5. Pull muffler aside. For convenience, fix exhaust pipe using a wooden block. Remove screen and set aside. Behind it is the lever rod, equalizer, left and right brake cables.

   Rod, equalizer and two brake cables

6. Loosen the locknut on the rod with a ring wrench or a 13-mm socket. If you tighten the nut, the drive is tightened, otherwise it weakens.

   Using a 13 wrench, unscrew the lock nut on the parking brake rod

7. Check handbrake lever travel.
8. hang out rear wheels. Check handbrake operation. If, when the lever is lowered, the pads do not interfere with the rotation of the wheels, then we tighten the locknut.
9. Check the operation of the handbrake when the car stops on a slope of 20-25%. If the handbrake holds the vehicle, then everything is in order. If it doesn't, the cables need to be replaced.

Video on the procedure for adjusting the handbrake on Kalina

If there is not enough thread when shortening the drive, the brake cables must be replaced.

Procedure for replacing brake cables

For convenience, drive the car into a viewing hole or overpass. Replace with a partner: fix alone new drive difficult. Before installing new cables, they are abundantly lubricated, this procedure will extend the service life and prevent the cable from biting. It is better to change two at once, even if one is still intact.

1. Perform steps 1 to 5 for adjusting the handbrake (see above).
2. Unscrew the equalizer and release the left and right cables.
3. Hang rear left or right wheel. Remove wheel.
4. Remove brake drum. It is attached with two guides.
5. Bend the clips on the beam and the bottom of the body and release the cable.
6. Disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism.
7. Install new cable.
8. Install the brake drum and screw the wheel.
9. Repeat paragraphs. 3–8 for the second rear wheel.

After replacing the left and right parking brake actuator, carry out the adjustment. How to do this is detailed above. When replacing the rear brake pads, also adjust.

We recommend checking the handbrake regularly. In the event of a malfunction, do not be too lazy to eliminate defects. There is no need to postpone the repair of the parking brake - this is your safety, including in material terms. You don't want to find your pet in the parking lot late one morning, late for work, do you?