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Old 28-02-2010, 05:47 PM   #1
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Default handbrakes WP fiesta

has anyone experience their handbrake being a bit average... when we first got my car the handbrake was rubbish would hardly hold the car... got it adjusted was alot better, but after about 2 months since its adjustment, its gone back again...

it struggles to hold on hills once again which can be a problem considering its manual and i like using the handbrake for them.

if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. thanks

p.s i dont do handbrake turns lol

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Old 28-02-2010, 06:54 PM   #2
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Everytime I had my WP handbrake adjusted it'd turn to rubbish again quicksmart, so your not the only one. Dad did a handbrake turn in mine six months after I got it and that was the end of it I think. Maybe someone had fun in your one too?
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Old 28-02-2010, 07:07 PM   #3
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possibly... it went to the mechanic a while ago, and had the overall checks.. and the handbrake was adjusted and the rear drums were checked all was good. so possibly not...
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Old 27-03-2010, 04:36 PM   #4
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mine is fine 5 clicks and it locks up the back tyres
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Old 28-03-2010, 10:16 AM   #5
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mine is fine 5 clicks and it locks up the back tyres
Mine takes six on a flat surface... we had it adjusted a while ago, but its just loosened up again. and it will not hold on really steep hills or driveways... but the brake shoes are fine
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