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Old 03-07-2007   #1
 
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handbreak maybe a bit slack?

when i put my handbreak on i think the lever is pulled pretty much all the way back, as if theres not a lot of extra travel left. i dont know whether its an issue i need seeing to or not. i just know my last car failed an MOT because there wasnt enough reserve travel.
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Re: handbreak maybe a bit slack?

Get dealer to have a look/adjust....only takes few minutes.
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Re: handbreak maybe a bit slack?

do you need to book the car in for stuff like this or can you just go and say look at my car bitches.
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Re: handbreak maybe a bit slack?

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do you need to book the car in for stuff like this or can you just go and say look at my car bitches.
Probably would help if you asked nicely
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Probably would help if you asked nicely
Give them a phone...see if they can do it whike you wait...shouldnt be a problem.
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