Hand Brake sticking
2000 Vauxhall Tigra 1.4
Car: Vauxhall Tigra
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.4
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.4
Categories:
Leaks & Noises
Can anyone suggest a solution or explanation.
When my car has been sat overnight my handbrake "brake" stays put and when I try to pull away it won't move unless I step on the gas. Once I get moving I hear a clunk.
When my car has been sat overnight my handbrake "brake" stays put and when I try to pull away it won't move unless I step on the gas. Once I get moving I hear a clunk.
Problem added: Dec 19, 2012 (11 years ago)
Hi Sharon, common problem, especially this time of year.
Get them stripped and cleaned and they should be good as new.
Get them stripped and cleaned and they should be good as new.
Answered Dec 19, 2012 (11 years ago)
Brakes shouldn't be sticking .You need to get it checked out . Not sure if that car has pads or shoes at rear . If rear shoes could be a leaking wheel cyl causing shoes to stick to drums .If pads , may be sticking in calliper or linkage sticking .In both cases may be handbrake cable sticking and needing replaced .
Answered Dec 19, 2012 (11 years ago)
Thanks Peeps, It was as you said, garage has scraped and cleaned brake pads and it's as good as new, cost £40. Many thanks
Answered Dec 20, 2012 (11 years ago)
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