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1999 Hyundai Tiburon Handbrake: Uneven Cables

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waleismer
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Jan 5, 2010, 1:00 PM

Post #1 of 5 (1784 views)
1999 Hyundai Tiburon Handbrake: Uneven Cables Sign In
My handbrake (lever style) stopped working one day after I pulled the cable too taught one too many times. I've learned my lesson, but didn't want to send it to the shop again (the first time was a different scenario). So I looked online for tutorials on handbrake adjustment, and when I got down to looking at the handbrake cables, the rear left cable has a lot of slack whereas the rear right has just the right amount.

What I'm wondering is if it is possible for me to make that cable taught again so the handbrake sufficiently pulls both cables taught at the same length.

Here are some pictures as well:

http://img696.imageshack.us/...6/4079/cimg0099t.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/...1/5723/cimg0100a.jpg


DanD
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Jan 5, 2010, 2:59 PM

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Re: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Handbrake: Uneven Cables Sign In
For the amount of slack I see in the pictures; possibly the left cable has broken or became unhooked at the other end?
I suggest checking at the wheels making sure it hasn’t; cables do not stretch that much.

Dan.

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waleismer
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Jan 5, 2010, 3:04 PM

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Re: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Handbrake: Uneven Cables Sign In
Okay, I'm going to jack it up now, just curious though, will I have to take the tire off in order to inspect the cable to see if it is intact on the other end?


DanD
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Jan 5, 2010, 3:07 PM

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Re: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Handbrake: Uneven Cables Sign In
Probably and for sure if this vehicle has drum brakes on the rear.

Dan.

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waleismer
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Jan 5, 2010, 3:55 PM

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Re: 1999 Hyundai Tiburon Handbrake: Uneven Cables Sign In
Well I jacked it up before I read your post, I was getting antsy :P, and I didn't take the tire off, but I was still able to find the cable. Sure enough it was frayed and unattached. I looked at the other tire and it was all intact. So at least I know what the problem is and I can see how much it'll cost to fix it, as I'm guessing that kind of replacement is out of my DIY range :P

Thanks for the help!





 
 
 






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