Make my handbrake work?

[Ronnie Scot]

Hi Guys,
I've owned my Hotchkiss M201 for 8 years and in all that time I've never managed to get the handbrake to work properly. I carry a wheel chock around with me for parking on slopes. Last year I took the brake drum off the transmission , removed and cleaned the shoes (they had a good thickness of lining on them), inspected everything for wear and then replaced it and adjusted it according to the manual but it's still almost useless.
Has anyone any ideas about what can be done to make it work? I cant believe it was this poor when it left the factory.
All advice will be gratefully received.
Thanks,
Ronnie

[stevie m]

Hi Ronnie, this is the first time I have posted, hope this is right. I to have a Hotchkiss and my handbrake is poor
to but hey i just live with it, sorry I can't be of anymore help. I'm in Glasgow also, maybe we can share advice and
info on Jeep related matters.
Cheers Stevie M

[Ronnie Scot]

Hi Stevie,
Thanks for the post, good to hear from you. I think you are right about the handbrake - just live with it!
I'm v pleased to hear you are near to my area. I would like to know more about your jeep and get a chance to share ideas etc. I'm in Bearsden, whereabouts are you?
Ronnie

[stevie m]

Hi Ronnie, not sure if I did it right but I sent you a private message,
let me know if you got it okay, otherwise I will send again.
Cheers Stevie

[Ronnie Scot]

Hi Stevie,
Sorry about not getting back to you sooner. I got the message with your phone number but I am across on Isle of Arran just now and can't get regular access to internet or to good mobile phone signal. I've got jeep across here with me - using it as daily transport. Will give you a call v soon.
Cheers
Ronnie