Jazz rear brake caliper handbrake adjustment

[ECRG]

Hi. Is there a correct procedure for getting good hand brake efficiency on a Jazz with calipers? Weve tried several different methods including releasing everything and then using the handbrake levers to 'pump' out the pistons but the efficiency is still terrible.

[Trevor]

You could try adjusting the cable to gain better efficiency 
Maybe also see if the cables are free to move by jacking up each corner and seeing if the wheels are locked when applied

[ECRG]

The cable has been adjusted several times. It also has been totally released (making sure the caliper leavers are back to the stop) and the pistons on the calipers pumped out then cable adjusted but the efficiency is still bad.

[Trevor]

I guess the only other thing to try is to replace the pads as the others may be low on the lining thickness and also offer better friction 

[ECRG]

Sorry for very late reply,

I forgot to mention that we have done all of the above before I posted. The cables and one caliper has also been changed but its almost exactly the same efficiency on a brake tester. I was hoping there might be a Honda mechanic on here that might have a tip or solution.

Thanks for the info so far though

[Thp2022]

I fitted break pads and discs in December took a few weeks to wear in but still not that good on hills. Even Honda say to leave car in gear when using handbreak.