Re: [DML] Re: Parking Brake Noise -- Fixed I think!!

["Christopher Hawes" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had this problem, the carpet surround for the handbrake wasn't properly in 
the right position, when fitted correctly it raised it just enough to stop 
any kind of further catching.

Chris
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From: <Soma576@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [DML] Re: Parking Brake Noise -- Fixed I think!!


>
>
> Derek,
>
> While you may find that the trouble is temporarily fixed, I would still 
> suggest jacking the car up on a rainy afternoon and inspecting/cleaning 
> the entire parking brake system.  Your life with the car will be much 
> better when the parking brake works correctly, not to mention less wear 
> and tear on the transmission, CV joints, rotors, pads, etc.
>
> Sometimes the rubber handle on the parking brake interferes with the 
> carpet over the brake.  On my car, after I put the handle down, I always 
> have to reach to reach down and slide the rubber into the carpet, or else 
> the handle sticks up a notch.  The only way I can fix this permanently is 
> to cut the rubber where it rubs, but for me, it only takes a split second 
> for me to push it down so I don't worry about it.  It's just part of my 
> starting-the-car routine. Just another place you may want to look if the 
> handle seems to be sticking.
>
> Good Luck!
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 15:11:36 -0000
> Subject: [DML] Re: Parking Brake Noise -- Fixed I think!!



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