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Go out and release the handbrake

  • 08-04-2020 11:57AM
    #1
    biko
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    Moved herself's car for the first time in 2 weeks, and the handbrake had stuck so I had to rock it back and forth until it released.

    Since peeps are leaving their cars parked up for days/weeks I suggest you go out and put the car in first gear, and release the handbrake.
    This will help so the brakes don't stick when you need need to drive again.

    This is of course only for cars parked on a flat surface.


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  • #2
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    Also, if the car hasn't moved in a while, just move the car a foot or two. This is to stop the weight being on the one spot of the tyre. This isn't the best for the tyre.

    I was moving one van (for above) that was parked with no handbrake on and I forgot that I had it chocked. It took me a few minutes to realise why it wouldn't move....


  • #3
    joujoujou
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    I never use a handbrake for longer than 48 hours. And absolutely never in freezing conditions. :cool:


  • #4
    zg3409
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    Consider putting a battery charger on 12 volt battery or disconnecting one of the leads. With little use the 12v will go low and if left low for a long period will not recover after being charged back up.

    Be careful of cheap battery chargers left on for more than 5 hours as they may overcharge battery damaging it. Ideally check you battery with a volt meter and ensure it is in the 12.5 to 14 volt range.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 150 ✭ [Deleted User]


    how do I release and leave off my handbrake? its a button and it comes on automatically when the car is parked. thanks.


  • #6
    AMKC
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    how do I release and leave off my handbrake? its a button and it comes on automatically when the car is parked. thanks.

    Good question. Have you not got a manual with the car? Maybe it will say how to do it in that.

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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 150 ✭ [Deleted User]


    AMKC wrote: »
    Good question. Have you not got a manual with the car? Maybe it will say how to do it in that.

    For sure there is a manual, might check it later, but can't see there being a way to leave it off.


  • #8
    dkd21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭dkd21


    A lot of cars have a way to not let it automatically activate . Try pushing or holding the button in the release way for a good few seconds while the engine is running


  • #9
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Deleted User wrote: »
    how do I release and leave off my handbrake? its a button and it comes on automatically when the car is parked. thanks.
    It depends on what car it is.


  • #10
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 150 ✭ [Deleted User]


    biko wrote: »
    It depends on what car it is.

    2019 civic saloon


  • #11
    greasepalm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,861 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Most of the time i would suggest give the car a good run as that will keep brakes and other things working and charging battery.Brakes usually stick when wet or damp.


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  • #12
    anton61
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭anton61


    Usually to release the electric handbrake, switch on the ignition (do not start the car) release the handbrake, and then switch off the ignition.
    Ensure to leave the car in gear!


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