Brakes Handbrake recall.... new info

[pariah]

Originally Posted by angie4m

Now I've been driving 7 years and when my instructor used to turn up they would leave the car in gear and apply the handbrake and when I got in I would shut the door, put my belt on, sort the seat and the mirrors, knock the car out of gear, start the engine.

Now you are taught to make sure that the car is out of gear before you start it and I always do this. Seems that people quickly forget what they are taught and you can't tell me that your instructor never told you to make sure the car was not in gear, start the engine, put the clutch in, select first, mirror, signal, check over your shoulder to your blind spot before you move off, if save to do so move off.

You're also taught the mirror/signal/manouvre routine and to never cross your hands on the steering wheel or break speed limits. I wonder how many people stick to these and many other things taught by driving instructors?

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by pariah

You're also taught the mirror/signal/manouvre routine and to never cross your hands on the steering wheel or break speed limits. I wonder how many people stick to these and many other things taught by driving instructors?

Some of us do stick to some of these things. Gets right on my wick when folk don't check their mirrors (especially the ones that still have them folded in) just pull out or the best ones, pull out then indicate. I even signal right on the 300 yard marker for slip roads etc, not before or after as both would be marked against in a test. You are not taught not to break speed limits, you are taught to keep up with the flow of traffic. Feeding the wheel, I don't do that all the time, some situations do call for it (my Grandad does it all the time, makes me giggle but slows him down something terrible).

And if you sit at 75 mph in a Civic, your actually doing 70 mph due to the speedo being 5mph out (well it is on mines) but that lowers the consumption.

I'm right pain the bum when it comes to rules of the road, due to the fact I don't want pulled over and if they do pull me over it will have to be for something good.

[pariah]

Originally Posted by angie4m

Some of us do stick to some of these things. Gets right on my wick when folk don't check their mirrors (especially the ones that still have them folded in) just pull out or the best ones, pull out then indicate. I even signal right on the 300 yard marker for slip roads etc, not before or after as both would be marked against in a test. You are not taught not to break speed limits, you are taught to keep up with the flow of traffic. Feeding the wheel, I don't do that all the time, some situations do call for it (my Grandad does it all the time, makes me giggle but slows him down something terrible).

And if you sit at 75 mph in a Civic, your actually doing 70 mph due to the speedo being 5mph out (well it is on mines) but that lowers the consumption.

I'm right pain the bum when it comes to rules of the road, due to the fact I don't want pulled over and if they do pull me over it will have to be for something good.

I'm sure some people do stick to all of the rules all of the time, I'm also fairly sure that these people are few and far between...

Can't say that I've ever been subject to a good experience when being pulled over by the boys in blue, even if I've done nothing wrong (which admittedly isn't all of the time)

[pariah]

Originally Posted by pariah

Handbrake being replaced tomorrow, lets see if it makes any difference...

Handbrake replaced under warranty, feels a lot better actually...

[DUNCAN]

Handbrake replaced under warranty, feels a lot better actually...

[Jack The Lad.]

So, is the entire unit replaced, or just the iffy bits inside. ??

[DUNCAN]

the entire unit replaced

[Jack The Lad.]

Thanks DUNCAN.
The paint has worn off of mine, so good job too.

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by pariah

I'm sure some people do stick to all of the rules all of the time, I'm also fairly sure that these people are few and far between...

Can't say that I've ever been subject to a good experience when being pulled over by the boys in blue, even if I've done nothing wrong (which admittedly isn't all of the time)

I was actually stopped one morning on my way to work ad they were pulling over every other car. I was driving a week old Cooper S, they had only been released the week before and they checked all the lights, tyres etc while someone in a clapped out banger with no brake lights and a short somewhere went driving by quite the thing. Sometimes think they have nothing better to do.

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Thanks DUNCAN.
The paint has worn off of mine, so good job too.

Its worn off!!!! You must use that handbrake a lot JTL

[Jack The Lad.]

No, it only comes off when the window is open and a fly hits the paint.

[Palindrome]

Booked onto Dealer yesterday for tail gate strut replacement and a search and recover operation for the boot light connector!

They also carried out the handbrake recall and as a bonus they also change the handbrake lever cover (which I scratched)......Result!

[ian590]

did'nt the article say that letters would be sent out march/april ? have'nt had mine yet,must be the post again !!! nhb fn2

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Booked onto Dealer yesterday for tail gate strut replacement and a search and recover operation for the boot light connector!

They also carried out the handbrake recall and as a bonus they also change the handbrake lever cover (which I scratched)......Result!

I thought it was a whole new unit that everyone gets?

Originally Posted by ian590

did'nt the article say that letters would be sent out march/april ? have'nt had mine yet,must be the post again !!! nhb fn2

It did, I bet if you check the Honda UK site and the recalls section it will say you have some outstanding work due and to contact your dealer.

[Palindrome]

[quote=angie4m;179723]I thought it was a whole new unit that everyone gets?

Hi Angie,It is the full replacement everyone get's,just pleased the cover is included as I was going to buy a new one to replace the one I scratched!

(I'm eaisly pleased)
Chris...........

[Kremmen]

Still not got my letter !

[GHGH]

Not a word here either.

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by Palindrome

Hi Angie,It is the full replacement everyone get's,just pleased the cover is included as I was going to buy a new one to replace the one I scratched!

(I'm eaisly pleased)
Chris...........

Well saved you a bit of dosh then. Good stuff!

[Charley Farley]

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Still not got my letter !

Hi Kremmen

You don't need a letter. I phoned Johnsons of Beaconsfield and asked for it to be done. They did it two weeks ago. It took half an hour. Feels alot better.

[angie4m]

Well this might be the get out clause for all those who don't want it done. If you don't recieve the letter then how are you meant to know the fix is ready for your car? Honda don't have to know you use this site. Also its not MY responsibility to chase and check with them!