Adjusting the handbrake cable on the VAZ 2114-2115

Since the rear drums and pads tend to wear out, over time, the effectiveness of the hand brake decreases and you have to tighten it more and more. Ultimately, even with the lever at the maximum tension, the rear wheels do not lock until the required moment, and you need to resort to adjusting the mechanism.

To do this work on a VAZ 2114-2115, you only need two keys for 13, one can be normal, and the second is convenient to use a ratchet, since there is quite a bit of space for turning the nut.

So, this work is most convenient to perform in a pit, or when the rear of the car is strongly raised with a jack. The first step is to find the adjustment mechanism itself. It is located under the bottom of the car closer to its rear:

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Now holding one nut with a wrench, the second must be tightened until the effectiveness of the handbrake becomes normal. Then tighten the lock nut as far as it will go. Of course, you will have to repeat the operation several times, but there is nothing complicated about it.

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It is necessary to achieve such a result that with 4 clicks, the rear wheels are blocked and keep the car on a sufficiently high incline. Some owners test it in action on the fly by raising the lever and making sure the wheels lock completely.

Please note that you should not overtighten the cable, as the pads can come too close to the drums, which can lead to excessive wear of both the drums themselves and the pads, as well as heating of the brakes, increased fuel consumption and other negative consequences.