Author Topic: 1.4 jazz 2007 handbrake efficiency (Read 2615 times)

guest4907 · « **on:** August 04, 2014, 10:18:44 PM »

Handbrake won't hold on steeper hills

VicW · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2014, 03:50:18 PM »

The Jazz handbrake inefficiency has been commented on before.

I am on my third Jazz, two GD's and now a GE and the handbrake has not been a cause for concern on any of them.

My only comment would be that when pulled on hard the lever feels very spongy and does not inspire confidence but it does work on quite steep hills.
I also leave any car in gear but that stems from also driving automatics that are left in 'Park' as well.

Vic.

Pine · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2014, 07:08:11 PM »

I think I remember reading that you should step on the foot brake firmly whilst applying the handbrake.

bill ericay · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2014, 08:02:55 PM »

Try a search on this forum for handbrake- lots of info there.

culzean · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2014, 08:21:45 PM »

Always leave the car in 1st gear wherever you park - a handbrake cable can snap at any time - and anyway it is just good practice and if everyone did it there would be a lot less 'accidents' cause by handbrake not holding.