Had car accident need some advice please

GalacticaActual

yep i use the cable adjust nut under the hand break handle

Saw a couple of you tube videos on it.

It was needing around 10-12 clicks to engage and going right to the top .

I adjusted it and it now only needs around 6-7 with it grabbing at around 4-5.

I noticed this was a problem when parking on a friends steep driveway. I put the hand break on pulling like i would have on my old car (muscle memory i suppose being used to the old one ) and i slid back down the drive, once adjusted it hasn't done it since although it is a little stiffer than before.

Made sure it wasn't adjusted to the point where it causes drag on the wheels so thought it was OK.

Could this be a problem then ?

duffbeerdrinker

Never trust a handbrake.  Always park in gear, that way you won't roll anywhere after you park.

GalacticaActual

It's remembering to take it out of gear that's the problem with that! Lol

duffbeerdrinker

It becomes a habit.  Just like pushing the clutch down when you start the engine.

un1eash

Most modern cars which now have keyless go require you to press the clutch in before they start.

mjn

Relying on a handbrake to hold a parked car on a steep road?

GalacticaActual

Hey guys,

Again , i know its a little off topic , but i have really enjoyed talking to you all over the last few weeks .

I know the thread has become a bit of a DRAMA! but its very pleasing and heart warming to know that there are so many helpful people out there in this day and age !

You all rock !

gibbo52

Yep, shouldn't adjust the handbrake by the cable without sorting the rear brakes first.

GalacticaActual

How would I do that??

GalacticaActual

Should you also be able to pull away with out stalling with the hand break on?