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problem with my car hand brake
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oh i had it in 2nd i will try reverse 2morrow0
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It doesn't really matter whether you have it in 1st or reverse. The car doesn't "know" which way up or down a hill it's pointing!
The whole idea is that you want to be in as low a gear ratio as possible, as this provides the most resistance (or torque if you like). So to be safe, I'd personally leave it in 1st, as this has a lower gear ratio than reverse.0 -
well my brother is a Mechanic so i will talk to him tomorrow if hes not busy. thanks for your help and advise0
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fletcher1985 wrote: »well my brother is a Mechanic so i will talk to him tomorrow if hes not busy. thanks for your help and advise
Why not ask him in the first place?0 -
RaCinG_SnAkE wrote: »Either your handbrake cable has stretched through age and use (completely normal) and needs a slight tweak, or your rear shoes have worn and may need replacing.
Completely agree with other comments here regarding leaving it in 1st gear. Are you sure you're not in 3rd?
Handbrakes don't stretch. If they did they would be completely pointless.This country is called Great Britain. It would be called Amazing Britain if it wasn't for people like you pulling the average down0 -
RaCinG_SnAkE wrote: »OMG! Let's see now...Shall I make a quick call to my mechanic brother for advice.....or shall I spent hours of my life asking on a forum......?:rolleyes:
Sorry for the sarcasm, but really...why not ask him in the first place?
OMG Let's see now.........>>>>>>>>>>>> Read the box on forum etiquette.This country is called Great Britain. It would be called Amazing Britain if it wasn't for people like you pulling the average down0 -
well if you had asked why i didnt ask him in the first place you might know why im posting on here i wont bother again0
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TheImportanceOfBeingIdle wrote: »Handbrakes don't stretch. If they did they would be completely pointless.
If they don't stretch why is every car fitted with a cable adjuster.The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head. Terry Pratchett
http.thisisnotalink.cöm0 -
adouglasmhor wrote: »If they don't stretch why is every car fitted with a cable adjuster.
To take up the slack when the handbrake cable is fitted.This country is called Great Britain. It would be called Amazing Britain if it wasn't for people like you pulling the average down0 -
TheImportanceOfBeingIdle wrote: »To take up the slack when the handbrake cable is fitted.
Or to readjust when the cable has stretched. Which it will. Based on the youngs modulus, steel has a linear stress strain relationship0
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