Vauxhall Vectra handbrake not working on a hill when facing up hill

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Variant: 2.0 man
Model Year: 1997
Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres
when facing down hill and the hand brake is applied it holds the car in place, when facing up hill and the hand brake is applied i have to place the car in gear to stop the car from rolling backwards
Posted: May 31, 2011 (13 years ago)
Depending on whats fitted to that year i.e pads or shoes , you'll need to strip it down and see why not operating correctly . Could be worn shoes / pads or linkage sticking . Even possibly sticking cable .
Posted Jun 1, 2011 (13 years ago)

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