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Ratchet gone to Ratshi...

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:24 am
by Bonusrocco
For reason yet explained my handbrake no longer ratchets. I replaced the cables, and now all it does is tension the cables but realeases them... :?: :help: :stupid:

Re: Ratchet gone to Ratshi...

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:00 pm
by Chaps
the spring inside the handbrake itself has prob done tits and therefore doesnt engage the little pin thingi to ratchet up.

Re: Ratchet gone to Ratshi...

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 12:08 pm
by Bonusrocco
well the button still works, as it still makes the little thing go up and down. Maybe the metal hook bit has snapped?

Re: Ratchet gone to Ratshi...

Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 2:51 pm
by Bonusrocco
Wanna get this sorted out. Is it possible something has popped off and dissapeared into the chassis?

Re: Ratchet gone to Ratshi...

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:36 am
by Chaps
It's defo something to do with the handbrake leaver. It will be the pin or something or a spring I think.

It would be worth unbolting the leaver and having a proper look at all the moving parts.

Re: Ratchet gone to Ratshi...

Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:23 am
by Bonusrocco
Sorted. The ratchet kinda spins 180 so It hides in the handle. Spin it back round and its fine.