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« on: 16 January 2008, 20:04:25 »
Did anyone watch Watchdog tonight? Apparently the new corsas are afflicted with the same handbrake problems as modern vectras/signums, namely the handbrake slips off when the cars is parked.
One point that I found interesting was that Vx say that if the handbrake is applied properly, it wont happen. By properly, they say it should be pulled on WITHOUT depressing the release button, which is how I was taught. However, these days people are taught to depress the button to save wear to the ratchet mechanism. Vx say theirs was designed to be used without depressing the button. Vague?
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« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2008, 20:06:21 »
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Did anyone watch Watchdog tonight? Apparently the new corsas are afflicted with the same handbrake problems as modern vectras/signums, namely the handbrake slips off when the cars is parked.
One point that I found interesting was that Vx say that if the handbrake is applied properly, it wont happen. By properly, they say it should be pulled on WITHOUT depressing the release button, which is how I was taught. However, these days people are taught to depress the button to save wear to the ratchet mechanism. Vx say theirs was designed to be used without depressing the button. Vague?


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Re: Watchdog
« Reply #2 on: 16 January 2008, 20:07:15 »
Is it due to the ratchet mechanism then?

I thought it was the age old problem of handbrakes operating disk brake calipers. Park up with red hot disk and it loosens as it cools. Then again I doubt Corsas have disks all round :-/.

It's a pretty dodgy ratchet mechanism if that's what's giving way. Surely VX have learnt how to make one that works after all this time?

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« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2008, 20:10:05 »
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Is it due to the ratchet mechanism then?

I thought it was the age old problem of handbrakes operating disk brake calipers. Park up with red hot disk and it loosens as it cools. Then again I doubt Corsas have disks all round :-/.

It's a pretty dodgy ratchet mechanism if that's what's giving way. Surely VX have learnt how to make one that works after all this time?

Kevin

Vx wont admit anything but are going to recall all vectras/signums to fit 'a spring'  ;D
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« Reply #4 on: 16 January 2008, 20:16:09 »
Mrs W only ever uses her handbrake & never puts it in gear & the amount of times i've said to her, but does she listen  :(
Iv'e even tried showing her what happens when the handbrake fails or the cable snaps.

I'm certain one day she'll come back to her car & it'll be embeded in something or someone :( :( :( :(
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« Reply #5 on: 16 January 2008, 20:44:42 »
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Is it due to the ratchet mechanism then?

I thought it was the age old problem of handbrakes operating disk brake calipers. Park up with red hot disk and it loosens as it cools. Then again I doubt Corsas have disks all round :-/.

It's a pretty dodgy ratchet mechanism if that's what's giving way. Surely VX have learnt how to make one that works after all this time?

Kevin

Vx wont admit anything but are going to recall all vectras/signums to fit 'a spring'  ;D


A pair of chocks in the boot, more like. ;D

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« Reply #6 on: 16 January 2008, 20:54:11 »
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Is it due to the ratchet mechanism then?

I thought it was the age old problem of handbrakes operating disk brake calipers. Park up with red hot disk and it loosens as it cools. Then again I doubt Corsas have disks all round :-/.

It's a pretty dodgy ratchet mechanism if that's what's giving way. Surely VX have learnt how to make one that works after all this time?

Kevin

Vx wont admit anything but are going to recall all vectras/signums to fit 'a spring'  ;D


A pair of chocks in the boot, more like. ;D

Kevin

My Grandfather used to carry a brick every where he went, back in the fifties & sixties, ;D then in the eighties he became an Advanced driver for a while before becoming an instructor with the IAM & i think Rospa too.
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« Reply #7 on: 16 January 2008, 21:14:57 »
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Is it due to the ratchet mechanism then?

I thought it was the age old problem of handbrakes operating disk brake calipers. Park up with red hot disk and it loosens as it cools. Then again I doubt Corsas have disks all round :-/.

It's a pretty dodgy ratchet mechanism if that's what's giving way. Surely VX have learnt how to make one that works after all this time?

Kevin

Vx wont admit anything but are going to recall all vectras/signums to fit 'a spring'  ;D


A pair of chocks in the boot, more like. ;D

Kevin

My Grandfather used to carry a brick every where he went, back in the fifties & sixties, ;D then in the eighties he became an Advanced driver for a while before becoming an instructor with the IAM & i think Rospa too.

A lot of drivers in Liverpool carry a brick.........and a bat.......and a gun....... ::) ;D
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Re: Watchdog
« Reply #8 on: 16 January 2008, 21:18:37 »
Oiiii!!! >:( we're cultured now you know ;)
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« Reply #9 on: 16 January 2008, 21:23:48 »
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Oiiii!!! >:( we're cultured now you know ;)

Sorry Tone. ;D Just been watching all the new, exciting stuff that's being built on the telly. Spoke to my sister in law on the phone and she tells me none of it's finished!
I'll have to come as a tourist in the summer. (Probably get mugged) :D
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Re: Watchdog
« Reply #10 on: 16 January 2008, 22:01:10 »
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A lot of drivers in Liverpool carry a brick.........and a bat.......and a gun.......

So, park up, idiot the handbrake with the bat a few times to make sure it's holding, place brick behind wheel and if it still rolls off, shoot the tyres out :y

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« Reply #11 on: 16 January 2008, 22:03:19 »
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A lot of drivers in Liverpool carry a brick.........and a bat.......and a gun.......

So, park up, idiot the handbrake with the bat a few times to make sure it's holding, place brick behind wheel and if it still rolls off, shoot the tyres out :y

Kevin
Excellent  ;D your on fire tonight Kevin :y
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« Reply #12 on: 16 January 2008, 22:04:57 »
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A lot of drivers in Liverpool carry a brick.........and a bat.......and a gun.......

So, park up, idiot the handbrake with the bat a few times to make sure it's holding, place brick behind wheel and if it still rolls off, shoot the tyres out :y

Kevin

 :y :y ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 16 January 2008, 22:05:00 »
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Oiiii!!! >:( we're cultured now you know ;)

Sorry Tone. ;D Just been watching all the new, exciting stuff that's being built on the telly. Spoke to my sister in law on the phone and she tells me none of it's finished!
I'll have to come as a tourist in the summer. (Probably get mugged) :D
That's because someones "had it away with all the cement and tools ::)
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« Reply #14 on: 16 January 2008, 22:24:10 »
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A lot of drivers in Liverpool carry a brick.........and a bat.......and a gun.......

So, park up, idiot the handbrake with the bat a few times to make sure it's holding, place brick behind wheel and if it still rolls off, shoot the tyres out :y

Kevin
Excellent  ;D your on fire tonight Kevin :y

Arson??????????????? Or an Insurance Job ;)
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