handbrake adjustment cost

In Australia, a straightforward handbrake adjustment usually lands around AUD $80–$180 at an independent workshop if no parts are needed. If the cable’s stretched, budget $60–$200 for the cable plus 0.5–1.5 hours labour; drum-in-hat setups that need shoe clean/adjust often total $150–$350. Electric parking brakes add scan-tool faff and can run $180–$400 for adjustment or calibration. If the lever climbs like a koala, sort it now or you’ll roast pads/shoes later. Combine with a brake service to save a second booking and a second flat white you don’t need. Always get a written quote—prices swing with make, rust, and the last person’s “just a tweak.”