Handbrake mod!

[Taffyopel]

It's basically a V shape spring.

The way they did it if i remember correctly, was to have the handbrake off, push down hard on the brake pedal for about 5 seconds, push the button in on the handbrake and it lifts right up so you have access to the spring.

[john_k_sri]

There is a noticeable difference after the handbrake mod. It is applied more firmly and feels more 'substantial'. Before the mod, if you let the brake 'slip' from the applied position it could drop straight down to the released position. Now it catches on the first 'ratchet' down every time. That's how I see it in my non-technical way. I suspect that there may be some instances of cack-handed modifications being carried out.

[yorkshireborn]

got the letter ages ago but not taken it in to be done why fix wots not broke.

[neverlandandy]

went to vx today for some bits a bobs and service said we will do your handbrake wile you wait(2min job) and it was, I HATE IT!!!, it feels and sounds crap, ive never had any probs as i always apply it correctly but as they offered i thought ok!, I WANT IT BACK AS BEFORE. if anyone knows what they do i will hold all responsibility if i have any probs, i understand its just a spring clip type assist'er??. on a different note i also asked about the inlet manifold job as mine is looking rather oily, i asked if the new manifolds cured the problem long term and was there any signs of wear on the new ones??? yes they are showing some signs of wear ie the start of oily deposits also having egr faults but not so many!! he said leave it or sell it was the best option! 2.0t being his preference.

i know what you mean about the hanbrake mate i wish they had left mine well alone it makes all sorts of noises when pulled up and thats with the button depressed

[Big Dave]

Has anyone actually had their ratchet wear out by yanking on the handbrake without first pressing the button?

I'm beginning to think this is actually an urban myth.

[solorider]

Has anyone actually had their ratchet wear out by yanking on the handbrake without first pressing the button?

I'm beginning to think this is actually an urban myth.

vauxhall say you should never push the button in and pull the lever up as you cannot guarantee that the pawl has engaged and the lever can drop and the car rolling away

[nigec]

i always have and always will on all my cars/vans lift handbrake without button pushed as i think you can hear and tell that its pulled up enough, and correctly.

[ks246]

i saw the bbc watchdog thing on the vecs handbrake long before getting the car. took me a few weeks to train myself into just pulling up the handbrake instead of pressing the button but i have always left my cars in gear anyway.

[Avenged]

i dont bother with mine,
i just put mine in to P


the car aint going anywhere then!
the joy of an Auto!

[Ste]

I've had the mod done, makes no difference if you apply the hand brake properly in the first place, IMO.