Handbrake

[Kchristmas]

Just a quick question, my handbrake doesnt engage till the 6th click but feels as though it doesn't have an excellent grip? Does this mean new cables or tighten it????

 

[DannyR]

Can try adjusting but sounds like they've stretched.

You'll need to replace the pair and with genuine Renault ones.

 

[mark smith87]

Probably best replacing the cables. Don't buy non genuine ones because they don't fit. One of mine snapped a few months ago. Tried fitting non genuine cables and they were too short.

 

[p@blo]

Probably best replacing the cables. Don't buy non genuine ones because they don't fit. One of mine snapped a few months ago. Tried fitting non genuine cables and they were too short.

Phase one and two seem to be different lengths. Tried to use a ph1 handle for mine as the cable adjuster is inside the car, but the cables (ph2) were too short. Guessing the Ph1 are longer?

 

[DannyR]

Completely different mechanism too so they are different lengths.

Some Ph1 have the Ph2 setup though!

 

[Kchristmas]

Okay thanks, how much do they cost and are they simple to fit

 

[DannyR]

£25-30 each if I remember rightly.

You need to get under car, ramps or pit is a massive help.

4 Torx bolts underneath to remove heat shield and then clip everything in.

Handbrake off when replacing

 

[Kchristmas]

Sound simple! Do they not got to the rear drums??? Sorry If I sound stupid

 

[DannyR]

Sorry I thought we were talking about a 172, unsure in how they go to the drums but procedure with heat shield will be the same.

 

[Kchristmas]

Haha, I'm not sure I want to mess with the drums so I will have it done before the next MOT, unless I get bored