Episode 178 - How to fix a seized handbrake on a Jaguar XJ6 X300

It's the mechanics gift that keeps on giving! HaHa!
It's time to tackle our Jag's latest problem. The handbrake has seized on and has completely locked up one of its rear wheels. Still, at least I got to learn from the experience how the system actually operates, including how to fit handbrake shoes and how to adjust the handbrake itself. Not all bad then!
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1997 Jaguar XJ6 X300 XJ Sport 3.2 5-speed Manual
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[@IanMathieson]

Love your work man !

[@jimmykneesall]

Cheers Ian. I try my best, even if things don't quite go to plan! HaHa! 🤣

[@guzzijack9714]

Good problem solving skills. Figuring out the problem is 75% of the job.

[@jimmykneesall]

Cheers Jack. It is nice to do a bit of problem-solving, especially when you figure out a solution and ultimately make it work. 😁
Thanks for your support. Really appreciate it. 😎

[@MegaBusted101]

Love the colour scheme of your car.
Very rusty though

[@jimmykneesall]

Cheers buddy. She is a nice colour. Looks even better with the XJR wheels on.
She is looking a bit tired in places, but she's been with me 10 years now, so it's a labour of love! 🤣

[@allanarmstrong4333]

I would have put new shoe pins in. Not put the old ones back. Also your tyres look to small for the car. 225x60x16 on mine.

[@jimmykneesall]

Thanks for your comments Allan. Naturally, yes, I could have bought new parts, all round in fact. I like to try and salvage what I can when I do these sorts of jobs. I'm confident that I was able to re-straighten the pins enough for them to have not not weakened. The assembly is still holding up to this day too. That's said, I appreciate your point.
Regarding the tyres on mine, they are 225/55/R16, so indeed slightly smaller than yours. However, I did some research on this and it is still a recognised size for that wheel. I bought them as spare set a few years back. Ultimately, I want to put my XJR wheels back on when I can sprt out time and money to replace the tyres (I got punctures ☹).