Technical Binding Handbrake

[nicholas]

This problem is really starting to **** me off [!]

The back left wheel is now so bad that it actually locks up when traveling across gravel. Bearing in mind I have no technical knowledge, is there anything (simple) I can do to unbind the wheel and keep it that way. For example, is there any specific lever or pivot that I can jiggle around or apply greese to?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

[HP]

The cables get sticky, about £15 each, and the linkages at the back - the bit the cable attaches to - has a pivot inside the drum which seizes up. The linkages are about £8 each from Fiat.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
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[Jonna83]

Cinqs have very poor handbrakse replaced all mine this year [V]

FIAT CinqueCento = Recycled Ferrari

 

[CentoEvo]

This has happened a few times to me, get on your hands and knees and look underneath, Where the handbrake cable attachs to the arm that goes into the drum, grab hold of it and give it a pull to the back of the car, this will fix it tempoary.

"The Not so Fast but Furious"

 

[MikeWhitcombe]

Obviously don't do this on a hill because the car will roll over you. [)]B)

Cinqmeister
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'95 Cinquecento SX 0,9l

 

[Jonna83]

well thats a useful comment

FIAT CinqueCento = Recycled Ferrari

 

[CentoEvo]

Oh yeah, good thinking Batman

"The Not so Fast but Furious"

 

[MikeWhitcombe]

Well, you know.

Cinqmeister
http://www.channel9.tk
'95 Cinquecento SX 0,9l

 

[martinrossbrown]

couldn't you just put the handbrake on to stop it rolling?

I can see the top of my car in the car park...

 

[MikeWhitcombe]

Missed the point somewhat...

Cinqmeister
http://www.channel9.tk
'95 Cinquecento SX 0,9l

 

[John H]

It's the water around here... it's from Wales [}]

OOPS :I

Apologies to Whitterz

Hope you're OK