Handbrake To All Members Of Civinfo!!! Handbrake failure?

Brodick · 5th September 2007, 11:58

Edit: Pottsy:

This poll is now closed.

Please use the Handbrake survey instead:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/survey.php?do=take&sid=33

Has your car's Handbrake ever released it's self ?

simple question - simple answers

I hope as many owners take part in this poll
to let us try and understand how widespread this
issue is

Brodick · 5th September 2007, 12:22

Come on people if you view this post
and you own a new civic

THEN VOTE!!!!!

czechplastik · 5th September 2007, 12:41

Never!

TTDegs · 5th September 2007, 12:48

Nope.

Despite hours to trying to get it to do so (in the interests of this forum

)

Fun4Four · 5th September 2007, 12:59

I must have a different car, mines got a handbrake.

Loopback · 5th September 2007, 13:18

Not happened to me but the better half applied it once but didn't engage it properly and it crashed back to the floor with a bang as soon as she let go of it. Put that one down to user error.................. but don't tell the missus!!

l-noel · 5th September 2007, 13:32

happened to me and to my wife several times... Last time Monday afternoon with a big "Clunk" when it release itself. (we where still in the car) but we are still unable to recreate the incident ! But it has to do with the button and the position of the brake.

richierich · 5th September 2007, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

happened to me and to my wife several times... Last time Monday afternoon with a big "Clunk" when it release itself. (we where still in the car) but we are still unable to recreate the incident ! But it has to do with the button and the position of the brake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loopback

Not happened to me but the better half applied it once but didn't engage it properly and it crashed back to the floor with a bang as soon as she let go of it. Put that one down to user error.................. but don't tell the missus!!

Thats what mine did, only once though, whilst in it.

Bog · 5th September 2007, 14:00

Not yet - Thank god!

paul_b · 5th September 2007, 18:42

Not yet, but I park in gear is a precaution.

Dalboy · 5th September 2007, 18:48

Once only whilst stationary at traffic lights about 10 seconds after applying
heard loud clunk as lever dropped to bottom. never had problem whilst parked as I always leave in gear

ssteve407 · 5th September 2007, 19:41

mine has done it once but i thought it was just me, can make it fly off if i pull it towards me when i pull it up??????????????

garyhipkinswolves@yahoo.c · 5th September 2007, 20:28

No not yet,went in for first service today thank god everything looking good

FWH · 5th September 2007, 21:51

Yes mine un did it self once with a loud TWANG noise and the lever hit the floor.

slowhand · 6th September 2007, 21:14

Yep mine did it, I could not leave it in gear as it was parked outside my garage with the engine running, glad to say the handbrake dropped off just as I opened the door. I always give the lever a good waggle after pulling it on before getting out.
Since starting to do the waggle bit it has never dropped off.

Jack The Lad. · 6th September 2007, 22:00

No Mate, Aways leave it in gear anyway.
Maybe it slips coz that is where they have placed most of the body paint.

Brodick · 11th September 2007, 23:54

I'm sorry over 2,500 active member and we have had 154 votes in this poll

if you currently own a new Civic 55plate onwards then you should Vote Now !!!

thejj · 12th September 2007, 13:59

The handbrake of my civic did release itself once, i've never had a car that did that !

The Phantom · 12th September 2007, 14:08

Are we talking about the hand brake lever dropping off the ratchet or the more common vehicle rolling off after being left out of gear with the handbrake on after a long drive (aka brake discs cooling/shrinking)?

In either case it's no, but my handbrake lever is a bit wallopy, so I wouldn't put it past it happening at some point.

elfa7 · 12th September 2007, 14:50

No problems with the handbrake.

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5th September 2007, 11:58	#1 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,839 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	To All Members Of Civinfo!!! Handbrake failure? Edit: Pottsy: This poll is now closed. Please use the Handbrake survey instead: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/survey.php?do=take&sid=33 Has your car's Handbrake ever released it's self ? simple question - simple answers I hope as many owners take part in this poll to let us try and understand how widespread this issue is Last edited by Brodick; 5th September 2007 at 12:16.

5th September 2007, 20:28	#13 (permalink)
garyhipkinswolves@yahoo.c Mr Blue Sky Valve Cap Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: willenhall Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	handbrake No not yet,went in for first service today thank god everything looking good

12th September 2007, 13:59	#18 (permalink)
thejj Valve Cap Join Date: 29th April 2007 Location: Ede, Holland Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The handbrake of my civic did release itself once, i've never had a car that did that ! Last edited by thejj; 12th September 2007 at 17:01.

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5th September 2007, 12:22	#2 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,839 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Come on people if you view this post and you own a new civic THEN VOTE!!!!!

5th September 2007, 12:41	#3 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Never!

5th September 2007, 12:48	#4 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Nope. Despite hours to trying to get it to do so (in the interests of this forum )

5th September 2007, 12:59	#5 (permalink)
Fun4Four Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd November 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I must have a different car, mines got a handbrake.

5th September 2007, 13:18	#6 (permalink)
Loopback Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd January 2007 Location: Northwich Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not happened to me but the better half applied it once but didn't engage it properly and it crashed back to the floor with a bang as soon as she let go of it. Put that one down to user error.................. but don't tell the missus!!

5th September 2007, 13:32	#7 (permalink)
l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	happened to me and to my wife several times... Last time Monday afternoon with a big "Clunk" when it release itself. (we where still in the car) but we are still unable to recreate the incident ! But it has to do with the button and the position of the brake.

5th September 2007, 14:00	#9 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not yet - Thank god!

5th September 2007, 18:42	#10 (permalink)
paul_b Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 6th April 2007 Location: London/Herts Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Not yet, but I park in gear is a precaution.

5th September 2007, 18:48	#11 (permalink)
Dalboy Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 369 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Once only whilst stationary at traffic lights about 10 seconds after applying heard loud clunk as lever dropped to bottom. never had problem whilst parked as I always leave in gear

5th September 2007, 19:41	#12 (permalink)
ssteve407 Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd May 2007 Location: stockport uk Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	mine has done it once but i thought it was just me, can make it fly off if i pull it towards me when i pull it up??????????????

5th September 2007, 21:51	#14 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,986 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes mine un did it self once with a loud TWANG noise and the lever hit the floor.

6th September 2007, 21:14	#15 (permalink)
slowhand Wheelnut Join Date: 13th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yep mine did it, I could not leave it in gear as it was parked outside my garage with the engine running, glad to say the handbrake dropped off just as I opened the door. I always give the lever a good waggle after pulling it on before getting out. Since starting to do the waggle bit it has never dropped off.

6th September 2007, 22:00	#16 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,790 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	No Mate, Aways leave it in gear anyway. Maybe it slips coz that is where they have placed most of the body paint.

11th September 2007, 23:54	#17 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,839 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry over 2,500 active member and we have had 154 votes in this poll if you currently own a new Civic 55plate onwards then you should Vote Now !!!

12th September 2007, 14:08	#19 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are we talking about the hand brake lever dropping off the ratchet or the more common vehicle rolling off after being left out of gear with the handbrake on after a long drive (aka brake discs cooling/shrinking)? In either case it's no, but my handbrake lever is a bit wallopy, so I wouldn't put it past it happening at some point.

12th September 2007, 14:50	#20 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No problems with the handbrake.

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