Hand brake
 

How many times should the hand brake lever click when pulled using
reasonable force? I know that Toyota manual recommends between 5 and 8
clicks. Is there any recommendation for Sonata GL 2006?

Re: Hand brake
 

I know of no specific Hyundai recommendation. I like to be able to feel
the shoes actually begin to provide some friction about the second click
or so. That way I know it's reasonably tight and that the shoes aren't
rubbing when the brake handle is all the way down. Then I don't really
worry about where the handle ends up when fully engaged. That'll be
wherever is necessary to provide enough force to keep the car from
rolling.

Re: Hand brake
 

I know of no specific Hyundai recommendation. I like to be able to feel
the shoes actually begin to provide some friction about the second click
or so. That way I know it's reasonably tight and that the shoes aren't
rubbing when the brake handle is all the way down. Then I don't really
worry about where the handle ends up when fully engaged. That'll be
wherever is necessary to provide enough force to keep the car from
rolling.

Re: Hand brake
 

hyundaitech wrote:
> I know of no specific Hyundai recommendation. I like to be able to feel
> the shoes actually begin to provide some friction about the second click
> or so. That way I know it's reasonably tight and that the shoes aren't
> rubbing when the brake handle is all the way down. Then I don't really
> worry about where the handle ends up when fully engaged. That'll be
> wherever is necessary to provide enough force to keep the car from
> rolling.
>

Thanks, actually I was having that kind of problem (the shoe rubbing).
How do you adjust the position of the shoes?

Re: Hand brake
 

hyundaitech wrote:
> I know of no specific Hyundai recommendation. I like to be able to feel
> the shoes actually begin to provide some friction about the second click
> or so. That way I know it's reasonably tight and that the shoes aren't
> rubbing when the brake handle is all the way down. Then I don't really
> worry about where the handle ends up when fully engaged. That'll be
> wherever is necessary to provide enough force to keep the car from
> rolling.
>

Thanks, actually I was having that kind of problem (the shoe rubbing).
How do you adjust the position of the shoes?

Re: Hand brake
 

The easiest way do adjust is probably to adjust the parking brake cable.
If you're under 1 year and 12k miles, there's an even easier way. Just
take it in for warranty service.

Re: Hand brake
 

The easiest way do adjust is probably to adjust the parking brake cable.
If you're under 1 year and 12k miles, there's an even easier way. Just
take it in for warranty service.