Handbrake excess travel, not locking wheels effectively

[demented]

98 Escort 1.8 Si with rear drums.

Excessive travel in handbrake, locking drivers side more than passenger side, not locking sufficiently.

I've replaced the short front handbrake cable as the adjuster thread was worn.

I've stripped the drums, everything is fitted correctly, operating freely, nothing seized.

At present, the handbrake is adjusted so 4 clicks of the ratchet is its maximum, although the handbrake is applied, its still possible to eventually move the car when pushed.

[shawdreamer]

98 Escort 1.8 Si with rear drums.

Excessive travel in handbrake, locking drivers side more than passenger side, not locking sufficiently.

I've replaced the short front handbrake cable as the adjuster thread was worn.

I've stripped the drums, everything is fitted correctly, operating freely, nothing seized.

At present, the handbrake is adjusted so 4 clicks of the ratchet is its maximum, although the handbrake is applied, its still possible to eventually move the car when pushed.

 

 

you need to replace both rear and front cable sections when replacing as they stretch over time and cause your symptom.

 

also.

 

have you checked the operation of the self adjuster at the drum as they seize up over time and stop doing their job.

[escort4x4]

did you check the cylinders for any brake fluid leaks, if thats ok then you should of cleaned both shoe surfaces and drum surfaces followed by roughing them up with some sand paper, adjust rear shoes up to the drums then bed them in. Job done