Jag inboard e brake question

[DanEC]

Originally Posted by mr0077

Well, timely thread...on a related note, the handbrake on #598 needs adjusting. It has a mid '80's Jag rear end, handbrake and rear calipers. From what I remember, it is self-adjusting if the mechanism doesn't seize up, so two questions:
1. Is there an access panel behind the seats that will allow access to the calipers?
2. If no access panel, how the *%#&!! do you get to the handbrake mechanism??!?

First of all, it sounds like you may not have a copy of the shop manual on your car which would address this. You can contact ERA and they can send you one or give you a link to a web copy.

Also they have a FAQ site that addresses many common questions.

Manual Supplements and Addenda

There is an access panel behind the seats that allows access to the in-board Jag calipers for pad repair, bleeding, etc. To access it the seats have to come out. Your car may have a fiberglass tunnel so there may be some minor differences in what's required versus my car. Removing the transmission tunnel at the same time will give you access to the emergency brake mechanism and cables and should allow you to adjust it. The tunnel should be screwed down to the floor panels. Again, your mechanism may vary a little from mine but the appropriate model version of the assembly manual should explain the adjustment.