Handbrake handbrake self release (inc recall letter) - Page 45

Doubtingthomas · 21st June 2008, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Apparently it can be replaced in about thirty minutes, I'll be waiting with mine when I take it in.

I am sure most, if not all Honda dealers, will replace the handbrake on a while you wait basis. I did. No problems.

pjr · 21st June 2008, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Apparently it can be replaced in about thirty minutes, I'll be waiting with mine when I take it in.

Mine took about an hour - I waited for mine, but used up half the time with a test drive of a Type R

Doubtingthomas · 22nd June 2008, 08:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjr

Mine took about an hour - I waited for mine, but used up half the time with a test drive of a Type R

Come on pjr, and...........spill the beans......

pjr · 22nd June 2008, 09:26

And it was really good

Cracking engine and acceleration and I didnt realise a 4 cylinder engine could sound so good.

But no, I wont be buying one at the moment - only had the CTS 15 months - maybe something to consider in a couple of years.

Korkut Varol · 22nd June 2008, 09:52

Had mine replaced yesterday, took about two hours or so to wait (read newspapers, mags, chatted with sales people etc. so it was not a boring time..)

robbo51 · 22nd June 2008, 10:39

I had mine done on Friday
Its MUCH tighter and only pulls up an inch or two, instead of 6" before.
Much more reassuring...But I always leave it in gear anyway!!

Dimplyred · 22nd June 2008, 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjr

Mine took about an hour - I waited for mine, but used up half the time with a test drive of a Type R

No better way of passing the time in my opinion. Good thinking.

ric type r · 5th July 2008, 19:06

Had mine fixed today, I test drove a s2000, Offered me £13500 for my 1 year old fn2, And was surprised when i said no

Unknownsoldier · 10th July 2008, 13:13

Anyone on here have access to any case histories (I'm trying but I don't think as a humanities student I get access to these DB's). Just had a thought I wonder if we could bring up the known fault on the Citroen Xantia, that caused a lot of bother and IIRC a courtcase over the disc brake system not accounting for the cooling and subsequently releasing the handbrake.

It would have been around 1993 IIRC.

Tom

cnicolini · 10th July 2008, 14:19

No sorry, I'm not sure where you can get hold of this information. There was also a handbrake problem with Alfas too, as my sisters car rolled down here drive and wrecked her car. Mines being fixed today.

pjr · 10th July 2008, 14:53

One of my colleagues used to have a Citroen BX (the predecessor to the Xantia), and his ran away once or twice, due to brake cooling.

Can't remember where I heard it, but I think some of the Citroens used to work their handbrake off the front discs, where the heating/cooling effect is much more pronounced.

Unknownsoldier · 10th July 2008, 14:57

Yeah that was there problem, they used the front discs rather than the rear drums..... D'oh! Maybe honda nee to engineer a new pressurised calliper??

Tom

Doubtingthomas · 10th July 2008, 17:06

Yes, long before I was converted to Honda, I ran a Citroen GS. I seem to recollect the handbrake (an odd affair) activated on the front discs.

TruckerEm · 10th July 2008, 20:45

Well not had a look on here for a while, Glad to see that Honda actually started sending out letters inviting owners to get the new handbrakes. Mine was done back in April and "touch wood" is alot better I still don't touch the button and leave it in gear I dont even leave it running now on the drive when I hop out to shut the gate behind me on the drive. After the damaged that was done I won't be risking it new hand brake or not!! As for the colour of it yes mines is a slightly different shade. Also the movement yes it does move slightly when not applied but alot less than it did before.
My door handle well I asked for this to be looked at when the handbrake was done and was told it had already been sorted but it is becoming very sticky so will be getting that looked at again!

Intresting to see that the early recalled hanbrakes are being changed again I did wonder if they would be. Seeing as I was told the first batch of handbrakes were not up to scratch and more were being made hense why we had to wait a bit longer.

bandit · 11th July 2008, 16:09

had my handbrake done to day, took the dealer half an hour

and he had a look at the crack in the plastic,above were the ipod goes, which they broke when fitting it

there going to order a new one

cnicolini · 11th July 2008, 22:18

Mine was suppose to of been replaced but the dealer told me that they had normal handbrakes in the boxes for the Type Rs, some muppet at the factory place them in the wrong boxes?? The type R has a different rachet?

webby · 12th July 2008, 16:10

Had my CTR done last week. Much shorter travel for the handle and the ratchet is loud by comparisom to the old one.

packard bell · 13th July 2008, 19:10

Yes I collected my brand-new civic from my local dealer in Cannock west midlands got it home and parked it on my drive witch as a slope down to my house. I just got to the front of the car when I heard a click and my civic rolled forward and I got pinned against my garage door.

dave525 · 13th July 2008, 19:18

If your drive has a slope leave the car in gear, end of problem. I leave my car in gear even if it is parked on level ground, rather be safe than sorry

Doubtingthomas · 14th July 2008, 08:20

Wow, a frightening experience, but one which hopefully will not reoccur. I can only reiterate what dave525 has to say. It could have been a lot, lot, worse. Hope you enjoy your new set of wheels.

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This thread is about: handbrake self release (inc recall letter), it's in Bugs, faults and irritations at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Originally Posted by Dimplyred Apparently it can be replaced in about thirty minutes, I'll be waiting with mine when I take it in. I am ...

22nd June 2008, 09:26	#884 (permalink)
pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 459 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	And it was really good Cracking engine and acceleration and I didnt realise a 4 cylinder engine could sound so good. But no, I wont be buying one at the moment - only had the CTS 15 months - maybe something to consider in a couple of years.

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Korkut Varol Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had mine replaced yesterday, took about two hours or so to wait (read newspapers, mags, chatted with sales people etc. so it was not a boring time..)

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robbo51 Diesel of course Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,133 Thanks: 49 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had mine done on Friday Its MUCH tighter and only pulls up an inch or two, instead of 6" before. Much more reassuring...But I always leave it in gear anyway!!

5th July 2008, 19:06	#888 (permalink)
ric type r Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 9th May 2007 Location: Wrexham Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had mine fixed today, I test drove a s2000, Offered me £13500 for my 1 year old fn2, And was surprised when i said no

10th July 2008, 13:13	#889 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anyone on here have access to any case histories (I'm trying but I don't think as a humanities student I get access to these DB's). Just had a thought I wonder if we could bring up the known fault on the Citroen Xantia, that caused a lot of bother and IIRC a courtcase over the disc brake system not accounting for the cooling and subsequently releasing the handbrake. It would have been around 1993 IIRC. Tom

10th July 2008, 14:19	#890 (permalink)
cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 550 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	No sorry, I'm not sure where you can get hold of this information. There was also a handbrake problem with Alfas too, as my sisters car rolled down here drive and wrecked her car. Mines being fixed today.

10th July 2008, 14:53	#891 (permalink)
pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 459 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	One of my colleagues used to have a Citroen BX (the predecessor to the Xantia), and his ran away once or twice, due to brake cooling. Can't remember where I heard it, but I think some of the Citroens used to work their handbrake off the front discs, where the heating/cooling effect is much more pronounced.

10th July 2008, 14:57	#892 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah that was there problem, they used the front discs rather than the rear drums..... D'oh! Maybe honda nee to engineer a new pressurised calliper?? Tom

10th July 2008, 17:06	#893 (permalink)
Doubtingthomas Honda aficionado Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th August 2007 Location: Chorley, Lancashire Posts: 623 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, long before I was converted to Honda, I ran a Citroen GS. I seem to recollect the handbrake (an odd affair) activated on the front discs.

10th July 2008, 20:45	#894 (permalink)
TruckerEm Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd December 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well not had a look on here for a while, Glad to see that Honda actually started sending out letters inviting owners to get the new handbrakes. Mine was done back in April and "touch wood" is alot better I still don't touch the button and leave it in gear I dont even leave it running now on the drive when I hop out to shut the gate behind me on the drive. After the damaged that was done I won't be risking it new hand brake or not!! As for the colour of it yes mines is a slightly different shade. Also the movement yes it does move slightly when not applied but alot less than it did before. My door handle well I asked for this to be looked at when the handbrake was done and was told it had already been sorted but it is becoming very sticky so will be getting that looked at again! Intresting to see that the early recalled hanbrakes are being changed again I did wonder if they would be. Seeing as I was told the first batch of handbrakes were not up to scratch and more were being made hense why we had to wait a bit longer.

11th July 2008, 16:09	#895 (permalink)
bandit Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 8th July 2007 Location: isle of wight Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	had my handbrake done to day, took the dealer half an hour and he had a look at the crack in the plastic,above were the ipod goes, which they broke when fitting it there going to order a new one

11th July 2008, 22:18	#896 (permalink)
cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 550 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine was suppose to of been replaced but the dealer told me that they had normal handbrakes in the boxes for the Type Rs, some muppet at the factory place them in the wrong boxes?? The type R has a different rachet?

12th July 2008, 16:10	#897 (permalink)
webby Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 13th November 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had my CTR done last week. Much shorter travel for the handle and the ratchet is loud by comparisom to the old one.

13th July 2008, 19:10	#898 (permalink)
packard bell Valve Cap Join Date: 12th July 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes I collected my brand-new civic from my local dealer in Cannock west midlands got it home and parked it on my drive witch as a slope down to my house. I just got to the front of the car when I heard a click and my civic rolled forward and I got pinned against my garage door.

13th July 2008, 19:18	#899 (permalink)
dave525 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Portishead Posts: 350 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts iTrader: (0)	If your drive has a slope leave the car in gear, end of problem. I leave my car in gear even if it is parked on level ground, rather be safe than sorry

14th July 2008, 08:20	#900 (permalink)
Doubtingthomas Honda aficionado Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th August 2007 Location: Chorley, Lancashire Posts: 623 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Wow, a frightening experience, but one which hopefully will not reoccur. I can only reiterate what dave525 has to say. It could have been a lot, lot, worse. Hope you enjoy your new set of wheels.