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filip5
16-12-2009, 08:39 PM
hi my handbrake works fine when car is in my garage but when it is on the driveway on a angle handbrake doesnt work anyone know what is the problem

mocchi
16-12-2009, 08:46 PM
handbrake cable needs adjustment or worn pads maybe..

jords
16-12-2009, 08:47 PM
Have you tried repeatedly ripping the hand brake up...

Mugen Civic
16-12-2009, 09:29 PM
need to tighten handbrake cable located at the base of the handbrake lever
have to take the cover off

vinnY
17-12-2009, 09:15 AM
drum brakes? thought they needed adjustment on the drum brake itself too

twing
17-12-2009, 09:27 AM
The other solution is to put the car in the gear. If the car facing uphill, put it on gear 1. If it facing down hill, put it on reverse. DON'T RELY ON HANDBRAKE ONLY!

filip5
17-12-2009, 09:55 AM
its a eh8 vti so disc brakes all round probably take to my mechanic because he only recently adjusted it for rwc