Ford Focus hand brake trouble

Car: Ford Focus
Variant: 1.8tdci
Model Year: 2005
Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
hi, had my car for a while now and all is well apart from my hand brake when im on flat surfaces and slight inclines my hand brake works when i go slightly steeper or turn wheels in car starts to roll... does anybody have any solutions?
Posted: Nov 29, 2009 (15 years ago)
adjust the rear brake shoes you will get a better brake pedal as well
Posted Nov 29, 2009 (15 years ago)
Its got discs and pads on the back, if it only happens on mildy steep to steep inclines but not on other occasions could it be the pads not griping the disc enough?
Posted Dec 12, 2009 (15 years ago)

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