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(Message started by: smitheagle on Sep 19^th, 2007, 2:56pm)

Title: Handbrake not working properly
Post by smitheagle on Sep 19^th, 2007, 2:56pm

Basically, i was in some traffic up a very steep hill, put the handdbrake on, and it started slightly rolling back.

On other less steep hills it seems to be fine.

Title: Re: Handbrake not working properly
Post by peteHull on Sep 19^th, 2007, 3:25pm

The first thing to do is check the pads and disks for wear....

hth pete

Title: Re: Handbrake not working properly
Post by Simmo on Sep 21^st, 2007, 12:11pm

Have a read of THIS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/adjhandbrake.htm). There is a known problem of the lever seizing up on the caliper. You need to check the pads etc as has been said but make sure the levers move freely. WD40 will often cure the problem but you may need to apply a fair bit of leverage to free them. If you click on the 'diagram' it will enlarge and the lever is clearly shown. It is held down by a bolt which you can release.....A LITTLE... in order to lift the lever and get the oil in and around the pivot point.