How can I tighten my handbrake

1999 HOLDEN RODEO
25,000 MILES
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YOSHIJJ
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Iv removed the centre consol but can't find any nuts to tighten help anyone
Apr 22, 2012 at 12:49 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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cable adjustment under car on those i think, have a look.
Apr 22, 2012 at 1:32 AM
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YOSHIJJ
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Yeah I just had a loll there are two nuts connected to the handbrake iv tightened both but still no good
Apr 22, 2012 at 1:56 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If this is a shoe type handbrake, you will have to back off cable and adjust hand brake shoes or rear brakes if no rear disc, there will be a small hole to access the adjuster in the front face of the rotor hub, take off wheel, check this out.
Apr 22, 2012 at 3:31 AM
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