SLK 230 Handbrake

[Richard Mason]

Hi,
looking to adjust the handbrake on my SLk 230 (01reg) Pulls up alot before in activates the brake.
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Billy610]

The handbrake on the slk is a separate shoe assembly contained within a drum that is part of the rear brake disc.
If you take off the wheel you can adjust the brake up with a screwdriver through one of the wheel bolt holes. It is a kind of star shaped nut on a threaded rod that you flick round with the tip of the screwdriver blade. Flick it up until the disc won't turn then flick it back until it just turns. It is better to use a torch to see what you're doing inside.