I had my 98 escort jacked up at the back today and noticed that when the handbrake is on it was only locking the passenger side rear wheel, the drivers side back wheel was able to spin freely although you could hear that the shoes were contacting the drum but only just.
I'm not sure how to solve this as there is also a lot of play in the handbrake lever and the adjuster nut is adjusted as far as it will go. Whats the best soloutin to sorting this out as it's getting annoying when you need superhuman strength to be able to pull the handbrake on tight enough to stop the car rolling down a hill.
I've also noticed a clattering knokcing sound coming from under the front of the car when driving over uneven surfaces at slow speed, it's the same sort of sound I had when my anti roll bushes went last year. The bushes were replaced less than 12 months ago so 'i'm certian it's not those. The wishbones were also replaced about 18 months ago, could it be these that have failed again?
Any help muh appreciated.
Kris