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I've had a search through past postings as I thought this might be a common question, but couldn't find anything.
Is the handbrake on a Chim always really hard to get onto the last notch? It goes on 2 notches without any problem, but needs to go on to the 3rd notch to hold it on an incline. This was the same on a 99T 4.5 demonstrator that I drove.
I can get it onto the 3rd notch, but it's a bit of a strain, and getting it back off is sometimes a two-handed affair......
Can this be adjusted - I mentioned it b4 I bought it and got the usual 'they all do that, Sir'
Is the handbrake on a Chim always really hard to get onto the last notch? It goes on 2 notches without any problem, but needs to go on to the 3rd notch to hold it on an incline. This was the same on a 99T 4.5 demonstrator that I drove.
I can get it onto the 3rd notch, but it's a bit of a strain, and getting it back off is sometimes a two-handed affair......
Can this be adjusted - I mentioned it b4 I bought it and got the usual 'they all do that, Sir'
My Chimaera hanbrake is hard to get onto the 3rd notch too
For me though, the following works:
When you stop, leave the engine running for vacuum, press the brake pedal hard and THEN pull on the handbrake. I can get the 3rd notch more easily then.
However, I would advise putting it in gear after stopping the engine and slacking off the handbrake, (unless parked on a steep hill of course )
'cos they have a habit of sticking on, especially if the car is left for a week or three (not just TVRs that is, I've dragged the back wheels of many a front-wheel drive car that's been left for ages on the handbrake, especially if by the sea!!)
For me though, the following works:
When you stop, leave the engine running for vacuum, press the brake pedal hard and THEN pull on the handbrake. I can get the 3rd notch more easily then.
However, I would advise putting it in gear after stopping the engine and slacking off the handbrake, (unless parked on a steep hill of course )
'cos they have a habit of sticking on, especially if the car is left for a week or three (not just TVRs that is, I've dragged the back wheels of many a front-wheel drive car that's been left for ages on the handbrake, especially if by the sea!!)
Fair enuf, just thought I'd canvas opinion as Joolz mentioned it when he inspected it, as though it was unusual.
It's more of an anoyance at traffic lights than anything else - got stuck at one set yesterday cos I couldn't get the handbrake off!! Embarassing.....
Also had problems with the engine dying yesterday, failing to maintain idle speed. Seems ok today, so I'm wondering if the wet got into something - it was p***ing it down quite heavily......
It's more of an anoyance at traffic lights than anything else - got stuck at one set yesterday cos I couldn't get the handbrake off!! Embarassing.....
Also had problems with the engine dying yesterday, failing to maintain idle speed. Seems ok today, so I'm wondering if the wet got into something - it was p***ing it down quite heavily......
Cos it is the same mechanism using the same pads and calliper. Pushing down on pedal moves pads and piston and makes life easier for the handbrake mechanism to engage.
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
After a week of ownership I rang the dealer and said I think the handbrake needs adjusting - it doesn`t seem do a great deal!!
Quote, "They all do that sir,just leave it in gear!!"
So I leave it in gear and it actully helps during the winter as it doesn`t seize up after leaving it for a week - roll on the spring/summer!!
Neal
W9 TVR
Quote, "They all do that sir,just leave it in gear!!"
So I leave it in gear and it actully helps during the winter as it doesn`t seize up after leaving it for a week - roll on the spring/summer!!
Neal
W9 TVR
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