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(Message started by: mr._floppy on May 4^th, 2005, 5:08pm)

Title: Handbrake
Post by mr._floppy on May 4^th, 2005, 5:08pm

Does anyone know the acceptable lateral movement of the handbrake handle for the MOT?

I find the whole handbrake handle mechanism rather flimsy ( just pressed steel and a few rivets, most unsatisfactory ) , I can easily get 10-15 mm of side to side movement when handbrake fully on.

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by Paul B on May 4^th, 2005, 9:04pm

I'm not sure if the side 2 side movement of the lever counts for the MOT :-/

I would have thought that if it works correctly you should be OK.

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by music_master on May 4^th, 2005, 9:10pm

the middle button on my handbrake sticks slighty then when i move it slighty to my left hand side its works fine but i think that could fail my mot when its due .

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by Snoopy on May 5^th, 2005, 7:09am

If you need to read the MOT manual on the handbrake then its here for you
http://www.ukmot.com/3-1.asp

If there is too much lateral movement on the handbrake lever then the pawl can diengage and allow the handbrake to release, that is what they are checking fo.

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by martin_rowe on May 5^th, 2005, 8:36am

there is no actual measurement for the MOT test, the tester will make his own judgement as long as it functions correctly.
Martin

Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by bigmaltwo on May 11^th, 2005, 2:59am

as long as the actual lever stays in place, and doesn't 'release' when moved side to side, it will pass ok. should the thing release when pushed to the side, then you've got a fail my son!