Has anyone experienced problems with the handbreak?

[rossmcnally1985]

Lately, when I pull my handbreak up it just falls back down.

Sometimes when I pull the button on the handbreak out further it manages to stay up.

anyone ever experienced this?

[cactusbob]

Sounds like a problem with the ratchet

[rossmcnally1985]

is that costly?

[Jonault]

Do a search on the forum, there have been a few people with similar problems and I think the whole handbrake assembly costs quite a bit to replace.

[kylehimself]

my handbrake stays up, but it feels like its about to fall apart... very loose. as for the ratchet problem dunno if it was on here or performance-renaults.net but someone had that issue and fixed it. think they had pics up too. have a wee look. if i find it il link you.


kyle

[rossmcnally1985]

ok thanks for your help guys

[REDDERS]

This problem happened to me 3 weeks ago.To easily rectify,lift centre armrest & carefuly pull away plastic trim forwards where handbrake lever goes thro.Look inside & you will see resting against the right hand flat arm a thin rod,which works the button & connects to the ratchet.Now,you will see the thin rod has a bend in it & all you need to do is get a pair of pin nosed pliers & gently squeeze it towards the flat arm,thus making the rod 1/2mm longer & allowing the the operating 'hook' to locate into the ratchet,lightly spray with wd 40 & jobs a goodun !!.Also if you need to adust the handbrake cable,you will see the cables & locknut beneath the ratchet.
Hope this makes sense,if not,pm me with your landline no. & i will explain verbally.

martin..