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handbrake won't stay up
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:15 am
by type53b
hi all, just changed the rear brakes, new drums,shoes, cylinders,bearings and backplate. all from a polo 6n. i did not change the handbrake cables. and now the handbrake lever won't lock in position when i pull it up. i sounds/feels like something has broke/worked its way loose inside the handle. is it easy to take it apart? or will there be springs flying in all directions.? thanks
Re: handbrake won't stay up
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:05 am
by ianaudia4
Sounds like the rachet in the handle has turned!
Re: handbrake won't stay up
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 5:22 am
by Nate
What he said. Need to remove the handbrake lever and flip the ratchet round. Circlip on one side of the pivot and tap it out. Did you pull up the handbrake while nothing was attached to the other end?
Re: handbrake won't stay up
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 6:33 pm
by type53b
Nate wrote:What he said. Need to remove the handbrake lever and flip the ratchet round. Circlip on one side of the pivot and tap it out. Did you pull up the handbrake while nothing was attached to the other end?
yeah! i probably did. i can't remember doing it though. i must be losing my marbles. thanks for the info , lads. much appreciated.
Re: handbrake won't stay up
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:54 pm
by type53b
ianaudia4 wrote:Sounds like the rachet in the handle has turned!
you were on the money,mate! took it out, flipped it around and its back working.
cheers for the advice!
Re: handbrake won't stay up
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:59 pm
by ianaudia4
type53b wrote:ianaudia4 wrote:Sounds like the rachet in the handle has turned!
you were on the money,mate! took it out, flipped it around and its back working.
cheers for the advice!
Glad you are sorted mate. I had the same issue years ago on my first MK2, 1988 if I remember, never had it since though!