Handbrake question

1. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #1 27th September 2016, 23:18

   Just a quick one.. Does anyone know if my handbrake will still function properly without the brake lines hooked up as I currently have the brake lines etc stripped off the car and I'm wanting to roll it around but I'm unsure if the handbrake will work if there's no fluid in the calipers? Cheers
2. Dany4494 Established Member Joined: May 2012 West Yorkshire Posts: 1806 Civic EP2

   #2 29th September 2016, 23:46

   Only one way to find out.......
   
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3. Phaeton Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2015 Sunny Worksop Posts: 441 1989 MK1 MR2 with V6 3.0L Camry engine

   #3 30th September 2016, 06:54

   Yes that is it's purpose, it is always referred to as a handbrake but it's history is an emergency brake in case the hydraulic brakes failed
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 30th September 2016, 10:11

   This is your worst case scenario:
   
   
   
5. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #5 30th September 2016, 16:57

   Haha yes I know I can put bricks to stop the wheels I'm more concerned with it rolling off when I'm moving it about as I need to push it down a bit of a hill to the garage but should be OK if I've got the handbrake as back up. Also will I need to wind the calipers out so the pads are in contact with the discs? Obviously I'm unable to pump the pedal. Or will it adjust itself if I pull the handbrake a few times?
6. Phaeton Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2015 Sunny Worksop Posts: 441 1989 MK1 MR2 with V6 3.0L Camry engine

   #6 30th September 2016, 17:19

   Theoretically yes
   
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7. Furioman Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2004 Denny United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 666 Ford focus 2.0 Saxo VTS

   #7 30th September 2016, 23:07

   I like that Phaeton lol, practically reads dont blame me if you crash the car, why dont you going test it first wiggle the handbrake leaver on the back of the caliper see if the piston moves
8. steste9876 L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 33

   #8 1st October 2016, 08:12

   Should do mate as its cable operated
   
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9. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #9 1st October 2016, 14:05

   I will set it up and give the handbrake a try before I move it anywhere, next post how do I get my saxo back out of the ditch..?
10. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #10 1st October 2016, 14:18

    Engine on, keep in first/low 2nd gear and it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
    
    
    

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    next post how do I get my saxo back out of the ditch..?

    
    mate with car + rope
11. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

    #11 1st October 2016, 16:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Manu Engine on, keep in first/low 2nd gear and it shouldn't be too much of a problem. mate with car + rope

    Can't run the engine as everythings pretty much stripped off the car fuel tank and hoses etc just needs moving as the engines coming out next to start stripping down the rest of the car for rebuilding should be fine anyways just glad I can get on with it now I finally have some indoor space to work on it