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Ford Focus handbrake gone?

  • 25-08-2018 1:45pm
    #1
    98q76e12hrflnk
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    Hi,

    So I just bought an 2008 ford focus MK2. For the handbrake to engage I have to pull it up to the very last bite. If I go even one bite down the car will move and a screeching sound when it moves. Is the handbrake gone or is that normal?


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Could be any one of a few things. There is slack in the handbrake cable and it needs adjusting, your handbrake shoes could also be worn and need to be replaced. Have a mechanic look at it.


  • #3
    98q76e12hrflnk
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    bazz26 wrote: »
    Could be any one of a few things. There is slack in the handbrake cable and it needs adjusting, your handbrake shoes could also be worn and need to be replaced. Have a mechanic look at it.

    Ok would this be a quick job where I can run down to a mechanic and he can do it within 20 mins?


  • #4
    bazz26
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    Adjusting the handbrake cable should be a quick enough job but replacing the brake shoes would involve a bit more time and labour. If adjusting the cable doesn't work then the brake shoes would be the next place I'd be checking.


  • #5
    Grab All Association
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    In the mean time (I.e can’t get to the garage) put the car in the gear too. I know someone who had the same problem with a 405 in the early 2000s and he was in a rush one day and thought it had it fully pulled. Car roll and hit the gable end of someone’s house. Of course remember you have it in gear first.


  • #6
    98q76e12hrflnk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,204 ✭✭✭98q76e12hrflnk


    Thanks for the help guys


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