Handbrake - too much side movement

[Micra 110]

I noticed today that the Handbrake wobbles from side to side quite a bit, is their a fix for this or would i have to acquire another from a donor car?

cheers

 

[Corbs]

Ignore it and it'll go away

Nah seriously try taking the cowling off (but be gentle) and check the bolts are all tightened up, they might have worked loose.

 

[andy88]

mines the same noticed it a week ago, wonder if this is a common problem

 

[curtis]

most that i sit in at the scrappies are like that. Check the mounts.

Mines fine though!

 

[Micra 110]

Checked all the bolts and they're all tight. Found out that it's the Rivets which are very worn...might just replace the Rivets with some small bolts and some spacers, whether that's legal or not i don't know but it would be alot better than whats on there.

The problem with some Drivers is that they pull the Handbrake up and towards themselves as if they're in a Tank! lol!
This particular car has had 5 owners and has done 103000 miles so it is to be expected although i'm glad there's still some teeth left on the rachet.

 

[superls]

as long as it doesnt release when you push it to the side its ok i believe

 

[andy88]

well im the 4th owner of mine and its just turned over to 65000, previous owner must have been heavy handed

 

[Micra 110]

With hand on heart, who can say that they pull up the Handbrake by pushing in the Button?

 

[superls]

With hand on heart, who can say that they pull up the Handbrake by pushing in the Button?

me, it does my head in when people dont, the clicking goes through me.

 

[andy88]

same here always use the button when pulling handbrake up

 

[Wolfhound]

Even if i just push it in a little way the clicking stops, but yeah, I always do.

 

[sonic]

With hand on heart, who can say that they pull up the Handbrake by pushing in the Button?

Hand on heart I can say I do, the IAM taught me that you can have better control over the handbrake that way.

 

[whipit]

i always push the button but not for control. Its just another way of caring for your car, prolonging its life.

 

[Arnold]

I push the button also!

 

[joesouthgate]

i can't even remember if i push the button, its just an automatic reaction!

 

[K10]

me, it does my head in when people dont, the clicking goes through me.

amen to that! you wrote exactly what i was thinking

as for the rivets, could it be worth blocking one side and hammering / gunning the other before you fork out for a replacement? Chances are the shanks are worn but it could help a little.

please remember i cant remember what the assembly is like, so this could do more damage than good :wasntme: also if you've not rivetted before I wouldnt recommend it...................