Handbrake problems

[SwissXC90]

After a few weeks of using the parking brake her leg muscles will strengthen and it will be OK

That will be a more effective change than any grease on any moving parts...

And in the meantime leave the car in gear with wheels turned towards the curb as extra security...

[Harley Dave]

Originally Posted by Eddie Nuff

... The brake release is okay, in fact it releases with a bang. ...

To stop/reduce the "bang" - put pressure on the pedal, then pull the release and ease the pedal up while holding the release.

She'll soon get used to it.

Cheers

Dave

[4x4]

Originally Posted by Harley Dave

...To stop/reduce the "bang" - put pressure on the pedal, then pull the release and ease the pedal up while holding the release.

Might struggle to do that on a hill start with a manual gearbox...

[4x4]

Originally Posted by Eddie Nuff

The pedal itself is so stiff it creaks as you press it down.

How many clicks until the parking brake is fully on?

[Father Ted]

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

5 clicks: solidly holding the vehicle on a 17% (steep) gradient, pointing uphill, with motor in D (motor is providing some brake assistance). Take motor out of D and the vehicle starts to roll backwards down the slope ever so slowly.
6 clicks: holding the vehicle solidly on a 17% (steep) gradient, pointing uphill or downhill, with motor running and gearbox in D, R or N.


Now, in September 2018, it takes 7 to 8 clicks to hold on a steep gradient facing forwards, which means the pads have bedded in and the cable needs a bit of adjusting.
I'll be requesting the cable be adjusted at my next annual service in December

Interesting that you get it to so many clicks. Maybe I've over adjusted mine. I tried to set it up for 3 clicks, how I usually have a traditional handbrake.
It really is quite hard to push. At 5 clicks it will hold the car on a cliff! (Without any engine assistance).
Maybe I'll slacken it off a little and see if it's easier to use.

[Harley Dave]

Originally Posted by 4x4

Might struggle to do that on a hill start with a manual gearbox...

Good point - mines an auto so it's simple

Cheers

Dave

[P4]

Originally Posted by 4x4

How many clicks until the parking brake is fully on

On the level it's 4 clicks.