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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: magicRob on June 13, 2009, 23:57:32

Title: Handbrake
Post by: magicRob on June 13, 2009, 23:57:32
Anyone else notice that when the handbrake has been engaged, there is a slight roll back (less than 2% of a wheel turn) before it catches and holds? Seems a little odd to me....
Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: bez10y on June 14, 2009, 00:00:07
Yeah, it does that on mine sometimes, though mainly only on really steep inclines.
Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: Shambles on June 14, 2009, 09:17:22
We had a chat about this before... something to do with disc brakes having their own holding pattern.. Can't find the thread but I found this thread (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,1385.msg11760.html#msg11760)  regarding a useful method of handbrake application, which might help :)
Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: magicRob on June 14, 2009, 09:25:40
Ah... Couldn't find that thread :)
Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: ouri30 on June 14, 2009, 09:32:16
We had a chat about this before... something to do with disc brakes having their own holding pattern.. Can't find the thread but I found this thread (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,1385.msg11760.html#msg11760)  regarding a useful method of handbrake application, which might help :)

Shambles, Now who's memory man?  :lol: 

Actually, I think you will find that the i30 handbrake operates on a separate drum braking system on the rear wheels, not on the disc brakes.  I think that is why there is rolback.  When the footbake lets go, there is a small amount of movement before the drum brake takes hold.

Bob
Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: 2i30s on June 14, 2009, 10:04:21
the hand brake runs off the inside of the disk rotor.it runs a small drum brake setup.any one thats worked on a vn to vt commodore  will know what i mean. steve.  :eek:
Title: Re: Handbrake
Post by: Lakes on June 18, 2009, 08:04:49
Just about all disc brake cars use that type hand brake, i have had no problem and have not needed it adjusting as yet, 37,000k just over one year.
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