Punto 2012+ Park break doesn't secure the car on uphill

Lahari Parchuri · May 10, 2019

Hi, I bought a 2012 Fiat Punto 2 days ago and its not securing itself with park break while uphill. I had a traumatising experience today trying to set off uphill and the car rolls back even with park break on when I am pressing the gas pedal. It seem to secure itself when gradient is less bit not on a serious hill. Not sure what to do.Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks, Lahari

varesecrazy · May 10, 2019

Lahari Parchuri said:
Hi, I bought a 2012 Fiat Punto 2 days ago and its not securing itself with park break while uphill. I had a traumatising experience today trying to set off uphill and the car rolls back even with park break on when I am pressing the gas pedal. It seem to secure itself when gradient is less bit not on a serious hill. Not sure what to do.Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks, Lahari

Hi.

Could be contsmination..or the friction lining worn out

Maybe raise 1 wheel at a time to see which one is not braking properly.

The cables can corrode..and get stuck too
( I had this)

DaveMcT · May 11, 2019

Overhaul the rear brakes and if necessary replace the parking brake. On steep hills its always wise to park facing down with front wheels steered into the kerb.

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