handbrake
 

hey everyone, I just got a 05 civic si on monday, and yesterday i notice that the handbrake was very loose when i would pull it up. It feels like the first 2-4 inches there is no pressure, and no effort and it would fall back down, but after that it locks in place. So I am wondering if my hand break just needs to be tightened? It is a manual car so i do need my handbrake, and thanks for anyone who helps.

Could just need adjusting or it could also be in need of rear shoes/pads

The cable just needs to be tightened. I forget if the 05's have an access panel on the back or not. If not, the center console may need to be removed to properly adjust it.

Yeah man there is an adjuster nut to tighten up the cable.