How to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2114: we understand the intricacies

Handbrake VAZ 2114
Adjusting the hand brake VAZ 2114
How to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2114
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The handbrake is one of the most important elements in the safety system while driving. It is not only an element of the braking system, which is needed in order to effectively prevent a parked car from rolling, but also in order to avoid an accident. Some motorists are concerned about the question of how to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2114. In the article you can find a detailed answer to this question.

Handbrake VAZ 2114

It is necessary to monitor the serviceability of not only this element, but also the entire brake system so that the handbrake can fully perform its functions. If this element fails, then problems will arise with the brake system. Some drivers are perplexed why the VAZ 2114 does not hold the handbrake? In order to find out the cause of the breakdown, you should study the structure of the hand brake.

The hand brake of this car consists of many elements. The very first ones that you can notice are the lever and the locking button. The remaining elements of the handbrake are hidden from view.

Handbrake device for VAZ 2114

These include:

protective case;
control nut;
traction for the handbrake;
equalizer;
nut for adjustment;
cable.

The car also has a mechanism that is directly responsible for braking. It consists of brake pads that directly control the braking process. They should be changed constantly. The condition of another element of the system also needs to be monitored most carefully. We're talking about a drum.

What does a handbrake consist of?

To successfully carry out any repair work, you need to know what the element that requires it consists of. The handbrake device is not complicated, but still, you need to pay attention to it.

The visible elements of the handbrake drive include the locking button and the lever itself. The remaining parts are hidden, including: a protective cover, a handbrake rod, a cable equalizer, an adjustment nut, a control nut and a sheathed cable.

There is a mechanism on the rear wheel that is responsible for braking directly. This is where the pads are located, which need to be changed regularly, the drum, the condition of which also needs to be monitored, and other parts that make up the wheel locking mechanism.

Adjusting the hand brake VAZ 2114

A handbrake failure is not a rare event. This kind of malfunction occurs everywhere. In some cases, after tightening the handbrake, the handbrake still remains inoperative. What are the main reasons for this malfunction?

The structure of the parking brake is quite complex.

Most often the problem is:

Worn out brakes.
Rope rupture or complete deformation.
Drum wear.

Parking brake cable

The fastest way to repair the handbrake is to contact a service center. If you have no desire to go there, then you can try an alternative option. It consists of tightening the handbrake yourself.

How much does it cost to tighten the handbrake?

If you are not ready to spend your time and effort on mastering a simple parking brake design and, moreover, lying under the bottom of your car, you have a way out, contact the service. The price of the issue is from 400 rubles depending on the region of the country, however, the procedure is not a one-time procedure. After some time, you will need to adjust the handbrake cable again and come to the service center again. The amount will grow with each new arrival. Maybe it's worth spending a couple of hours disassembling and spending time on your car?

After a tightening, it often happens that there is a strong cracking sound. It is possible that a cable or two cables were not installed correctly during tightening. See if the cable catches on the fastenings or anything else on the bottom. You can unscrew the bolts on which the cable is attached and check their condition; if there is a sign of rubbing, lay the cable correctly. Also, the cracking may occur because the cable is too tight (even if the handbrake clicks fall within the required interval from 2 to 5).

How to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ 2114

During operation, many elements of the brake system wear out. The cables suffer the most. They may be subject to deformation. They also stretch over time. What needs to be done and how to tighten the handbrake of a VAZ 2114?

To repair the handbrake, do the following:

The car needs to be driven onto an overpass. As an alternative, a regular inspection hole is also suitable. A jack should be used for repairs.
After this is done, you need to set the gear lever to 1st gear.
When this is done, you need to release the handbrake.
Now it's time to find the most important tool. We are talking about a key for 13. You will need 2 copies.

Keys for 13

After this, you should go under the car and find the muffler. It will be easier to do this if you study the location of this unit in advance according to the instructions.
The next step is to remove the muffler mounts as carefully as possible. When this is done, the manifold mounts must also be removed. If this is not done, then further repair steps will be much more difficult.

Handbrake linkage equalizer

You need to find a cable equalizer. When this unit is found, you need to loosen the locknut using the first wrench. A second wrench will be needed to hold the nut. If this is not done, scrolling may occur.
Now it’s time to adjust the lever travel. Tightening the nut reduces the stroke of the lever, and loosening the nut increases the stroke of the lever. A stroke of two to six clicks is considered normal.

Adjusting the parking brake

After this is done, all that remains is to raise the rear of the car using a jack. You need to get the car in such a position that the wheels are hanging. After this, you can begin checking the brake pads. The wheels must be secured as securely as possible, otherwise an emergency situation may occur.
At the last stage, you need to tighten the nut back. After this, you should check the handbrake for functionality.

Checking the hand brake

Important information. Some craftsmen are able to tighten the handbrake even without loosening the muffler. They use homemade keys as tools. It is not recommended to repeat this yourself, otherwise the most unpleasant consequences may occur for both the mechanic and the car.

Tension

So, having understood the diagram, you can begin the procedure of tightening the handbrake cables.

The tensioning procedure is as follows.

Place the car on an overpass or pit. If you don’t have a garage and you have the opportunity or desire to carry out the procedure at a service station, use a jack. The rear of the car is raised on a jack. The most extreme option is a curb onto which the car is driven and all you have to do is crawl under it.
Engage the gearbox in first gear and put the car on the handbrake by pulling the lever up.
The ideal number of handbrake clicks is from 2 to 5. If there are fewer or more clicks, it is easier to take appropriate measures to tension the cable.
If there are less than 2 clicks, then the cable will need to be lengthened. If there are more than five clicks, then the cables are shortened.
Lengthening the cable means relaxing it. To do this, unscrew the locknut. When tightening the cable, the locknut must be tightened in reverse.
Before you start looking for the required nut on the bottom of the car, release the handbrake lever all the way.
Take a 13mm wrench under the car and head down.
Find the handbrake cable equalizer. This is the same element from which the main handbrake cable is divided into two cables.
In some cases, it is simply not possible to gain access to the equalizer, since the muffler holders made of rubber are in the way. In such a situation, it is better to remove them. This is not difficult to do, but working with the handbrake will be much easier.
Now there are two nuts in front of you. One is a simple nut and the other is a lock nut. Having two keys in your hands, fix the nut with the first one, and with the second one begin to unscrew or tighten the locking nut. Be careful that the nut does not start to turn.
Taking into account the condition of the handbrake and the need to loosen or tighten the lever, turn the locknut in the appropriate direction. Remember what is the optimal number of clicks.
Tighten or unscrew the locknut to obtain the required degree of tension.

Examination

But if you twisted the nuts there, this is not a guarantee that the handbrake now works perfectly. This needs to be clearly verified.

To do this, it is enough to go through a successive stage of verification activities.

If the check shows that the handbrake still does not hold, even if the cable was tensioned exactly according to the instructions, the handbrake is probably simply worn out and the cable needs to be replaced.

Signs that replacement is needed

It is not uncommon for the VAZ 2114 handbrake cable to rust, as a result of which it breaks or weakens so much that no tightening can restore its previous functionality.

At the first sign of cable wear, you should consider replacing it. This problem may manifest itself as follows:

The handbrake is not able to withstand the required traction;
Drum brakes overheat;
When you pull the parking brake lever, the cable does not respond to your actions;
The cable sheath is seriously worn.

Conclusion

A properly functioning braking system is the key to safe driving and the absence of any problems on the road. The life of not only the transport driver, but also all passengers depends on how efficiently it works.

The VAZ hand brake is the simplest mechanism. Its repair cannot cost a large amount, so you should not put off repairing the brake system until a later date. You don't even need sophisticated tools to carry out repairs. You can repair a VAZ 2114 with ordinary garage equipment.

If you take proper care of your car and its braking system, it will repay its owner with more than just longevity. In an emergency, a car can save lives if all its mechanisms are in good working order and functioning normally.

Dismantling and replacement

It is difficult to confuse the cable from the handbrake with anything else under the bottom of your VAZ 2114, which greatly simplifies the repair and replacement procedure.

We provide detailed instructions for replacement, and additionally recommend watching the video.

We advise you to get the car in order in terms of cleanliness in advance. This will make it easier for you to find all the nuts and fasteners.
Additionally, treat the nuts with the almighty WD40. This will make it much easier for you to unscrew the sometimes sticking and rusting nuts.
Place the handbrake lever all the way down.
Start with the adjusting nut and locknut that you used recently to try to tighten a loose cable. In this situation, you should loosen the nuts and remove them from the handbrake rod.
Remove the washers and cable equalizer. Although this can be done after you jack up the car. But be sure to do it before removing the wheels.
Raise the rear of the car with a jack, unscrew the wheel bolts and remove them.
Tap the brake drum locking pins. This will allow them to be removed from the brake pads.
Remove the block.
You now need to disconnect the ends of the two cables from the equalizer. The fasteners can be removed from their places with the simplest pliers, so don’t bother.
The shifted spacer lever has hooks from which the cable loop can be removed.
The cable sheath must be removed from the entire suspension of the rear of the car. To do this, the mounting bolts are first unscrewed.
Pull the cable out of the holes through the brake flaps.
We got rid of the old cable, so all that remains is to replace the old one with a new element. The procedure is performed exactly in reverse order.
Thread the new cables through the washers and hook the loops. You can additionally make bosses - this is a special clamp that allows you to fix the cable even more tightly.
Reassemble the entire disassembled wheel structure.
Route the cable along the suspension through the sheath and secure the bolts.
Pull the handbrake in the cabin.
Check the correct tension and operation of the new hand brake, or rather the cable.

HOW TO ADJUST HYDRAULICS PRESSURE

As you know, hydraulic drives use fluids and pressure in the system instead of conventional mechanics, where any force is applied either directly or through transmission mechanisms. The key to clear hydraulic responsiveness is the presence of the required amount of brake fluid in the system and, of course, correctly adjusted pressure.

To properly adjust the pressure in the drive, you need to find an assistant. Doing this work alone is extremely inconvenient, and for the final test you will need an outside perspective.

The VAZ 2114 brake pressure regulator allows you to adjust the operation of the brakes to the required level. To do this you just need to do certain things:

First you need to drive the car into the pit and rock its rear end. This will bring the suspension to the middle position, and this is exactly what needs to be achieved;
Then slightly unscrew the front bolt on the VAZ brake pressure regulator mount;
Using a screwdriver, make a small gap (2 mm) between the lever and the spring. For convenience, insert wire or whatever is at hand. A special protrusion on the lever allows you to move it to achieve the desired clearance;
Tighten the previously loose bolt.

Now you need to check whether everything was done correctly. Accelerate to 35-40 km/h and brake. If the car does not drive away, then everything is done perfectly. In addition, you need to check the wheel locking sequence. Here you need a second person who will see how smoothly the brakes of the VAZ 2114 work. The whole point is that when working correctly, the front wheels should lock a little earlier than the rear ones. If this happens, then the system is set up with a bang.

If the front wheels lock later, the clearance must be increased. It is also possible that the rear wheels will be very late, in this case we reduce the gap. After completing all the work, securely tighten the regulator mount.

It is important to consider that all tests should not be carried out with flat tires. The result depends on this, and accordingly the brake system can be adjusted incorrectly. The tire pressure of the VAZ 2114 must meet the requirements specified in the vehicle documentation.

Operation diagram of the VAZ 2114 brake system

Preparatory activities

Replacing the cable Beginner VAZ 2114 drivers usually do not risk starting to repair the cable unit on their own, preferring the services of auto repair shops, and, it must be said, in vain. Finding the handbrake drive under the bottom of the car is not difficult, and with minimal skills and a small set of tools, the issue will be resolved within 3-4 hours. For repair you will need:

Overpass or inspection hole.
Open-end wrench set to "10".
Two keys for "13".
Pliers.
Plastic clamps.
Large flathead screwdriver.
WD-40 lubricant.

To make your work more comfortable, you should clean the bottom of the car from dirt and lubricate all threaded units with WD-40.

Malfunctions and their symptoms

Determining that a cable needs adjustment or replacement is quite simple. Signs of a faulty mechanism appear as follows:

The handbrake is pressed effortlessly - the cable is loose, you need to tighten it.
The mechanism does not respond to pressing the lever - the drive is torn or flew out, or the reason may be the wear of the rear pads.
If the handbrake is stuck, the drive is damaged and needs to be replaced.

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Having taken out the main element, you can visually determine its condition. Replacement is required in the following cases:

Up to 2% are damaged or torn.
The cable moves with difficulty even after applying lubricant.
The drive tips have grooves.

REPAIR METHODS

A quick but costly way to get rid of handbrake problems is, of course, to go to a service station. The cost of such a service is about 400 rubles. However, is it worth spending money on something that you can do yourself, especially without much effort? Applying the parking brake yourself is not that difficult, and the savings are not small.

If you practice enough, tensioning the cable or replacing the pads will take no more than half an hour. Experienced car enthusiasts can handle this faster. Some operations require welding, so having the appropriate equipment and skills will not hurt. But this usually only applies to those who do not want to replace old parts with new ones, and prefer to repair worn-out elements with their own hands.

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Repair manual

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To quickly carry out repairs, you will need the help of a partner. This will significantly save time that will have to be spent on repairs.

Further point by point:

Step one - remove the VAZ 2110 from the parking brake (we lower the handbrake all the way to the floor - the system for holding the car in place must be turned off);
Step two - remove the wheel brake drum;
Step three. Getting to the equalizer is quite difficult. The technician will need to remove the muffler from the suspension cushion and remove the resonator from the rear cushion. We lower the exhaust pipe downwards;
Step four. To do this, you will have to crawl under the VAZ 2110 - the adjusting nut and locknut are located here. We unscrew them and remove the equalizer from the rod;
Step five. Remove the cable end from the control;
Step six. On the body of the VAZ 2110 there is a bracket where the tip of the cable sheath is installed;
Step seven. The manufacturer secured the cable with brackets - they need to be bent to the sides;
Step eight. Remove the rear brake pad and disconnect the end of the handbrake cable;
Step nine. We move on to the rear axle beam and loosen the nuts with which the manufacturer secured the handbrake. Remove the cable from the device holder.

Actually, this stage can be called the halfway passed. Now the car owner must install a new handbrake cable using the steps above (proceed in reverse order).

The main design feature of the VAZ 2110 is that the cables in the bracket are mounted crosswise.

Also, after installing the product in place and assembling the VAZ 2110 in the reverse order, the parking brake system will require adjustment to restore traction - this is important for the further comfortable operation of the machine