Handbrake and Brakes Gone ? (Pictures) - Saxperience

DannnyBoi · 6th September 2011, 12:49

There is the handbrake connection. One seems to be fine but the other one seems to be too long (loose ?) its not pulling on both lines just the shorter one...

When i pull up the handbrake it has to be at 90 degrees to work a small bit...

and the brakes are a joke too, when i slam on the car rolls to a stop ?

Any ideas ?

Woods · 6th September 2011, 12:57

COuld be that one of the cylinders in the rear drums has failed. Therefore when you press the brakes, the fluid just comes out of there.

JFox · 6th September 2011, 12:58

i had that problem, went to the end of my street, there is quite a big hill, pushed the brakes and has nothing

needless to say my balls were then in my mouth but managed to stop and get it home/parked ^^

DannnyBoi · 6th September 2011, 12:58

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Originally Posted by Woods

COuld be that one of the cylinders in the rear drums has failed. Therefore when you press the brakes, the fluid just comes out of there.

Yea i think i could be rolling on one brake... ill jack it up and have a look

Scorgie01 · 6th September 2011, 13:01

Adjust the brake shoes and sand off any lip that is on the drums for a good snug fit.

JFox · 6th September 2011, 13:02

Check ur fluid levels it should tell you if your losing any liquid.

Also check ur rear wheels to see if theres anything on them like break fluid

or u could check the floor where its usually parked.

Manu · 6th September 2011, 13:05

had it once, it was a rear cylinder and lost all fluid ergo no brakes. If you have to drive on that to the garage, stay in low gears and be careful.

rtl · 21st January 2018, 15:35

Hi,

Could anyone tell me what the bolt leading to the cables is and where I can purchase a replacement.

Cheers

MartinObviously · 21st January 2018, 19:15

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Originally Posted by rtl

Hi,

Could anyone tell me what the bolt leading to the cables is and where I can purchase a replacement.

Cheers

Have you snapped or stripped the thread? It's part of the handbrake, much easier just to get another handle from down the scrapyard. it's only held in by 2 bolts (13mm socket to remove) from the top.

rtl · 21st January 2018, 21:11

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Originally Posted by MartinObviously

Have you snapped or stripped the thread? It's part of the handbrake, much easier just to get another handle from down the scrapyard. it's only held in by 2 bolts (13mm socket to remove) from the top.

Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me

I snapped the bolt today, it was very corroded. I'll get to the scrapyard tomorrow.