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Ford Focus handbrake

rhonin · 2009-02-03 09:13:31

Hi folks. I recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus Zetec. It has 32000 miles. I have noticed a problem with the handbrake. To get it to hold on a slope, you have to pull the handbrake really hard. Does anybody know what the problem might be? Thanks.

03-02-2009 9:13am

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rhonin

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Hi folks.

I recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus Zetec. It has 32000 miles.
I have noticed a problem with the handbrake. To get it to hold on a slope, you have to pull the handbrake really hard. Does anybody know what the problem might be?
Thanks.

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#2 03-02-2009 9:20am

JoeySully

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could be poorly adjusted - or you might have only one side working.

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#3 03-02-2009 9:27am

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+1 on the above.

I find my dads Focus handbrake I find not great even when the garage says its properly adjusted. Just give it a good tug:D

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#4 03-02-2009 9:34am

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Yeah, I've heard of a few problems. My 05 reg also had this problem. The mechanic couldn't find anything wrong with it when it went for service though.

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#5 03-02-2009 9:36am

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Same in my 2005 focus. Its been like that from new, I think its just the way they are rather than there being a problem.

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#6 03-02-2009 9:42am

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Thanks guys for the replies.
I might just get it checked out at the garage just to be sure.

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