Brakes Hand brake length/position

St Thomas · 29th October 2006, 14:05

Does anybody find the position or length of the handbrake makes it slightly difficult to apply etc.

Pottsy · 29th October 2006, 15:19

Fine here. It is a bit close to your body, but quite managable.

Charles_Harding · 29th October 2006, 16:05

My handbrake seems ok.

It has far less movement than my previous Civic.

......and the car is for driving not for parking.

There are also some posts earlier on about handbrakes not behaving themselves properly.... no probs with mine tho'.

"Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk?"

Charles H.

Cad · 29th October 2006, 16:06

Fine here too.

St Thomas · 29th October 2006, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

My handbrake seems ok.

It has far less movement than my previous Civic.

......and the car is for driving not for parking.

There are also some posts earlier on about handbrakes not behaving themselves properly.... no probs with mine tho'.

"Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk?"

Charles H.

I agree the car is for driving, not for parking but whilst looking at the new Lego kit I thought It would be a good idea to stop it running away!

JB75 · 29th October 2006, 18:06

Not really, though I find it travels less than the handbrake on my previous cars and I must remember to go easy on it.

I think it is a little too close to the driver, plus I'm not sure if its meant to move from side to side a little when released, as mine does.

elfa7 · 29th October 2006, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB75

Not really, though I find it travels less than the handbrake on my previous cars and I must remember to go easy on it.

I think it is a little too close to the driver, plus I'm not sure if its meant to move from side to side a little when released, as mine does.

The dealer will tighten your loose handbrake if you ask him.

Andrea · 29th October 2006, 18:44

No problems here. im sure you guys just go and sit in your car and LOOK for things that are wrong with it. the handbrake is probably in the same place as his last car but because it is the new civic everyone tries to find something else wrong with it!!! XXXX rant over lol

basegreen · 29th October 2006, 18:51

When I came off the test drive, first thing I said was "Handbrake is too close to my leg"

Not just me then..

tbh though, after that initial run, I've never considered it again. It's a handbrake, it works! (albeit it looks like a flaccid penis)

britsbest · 29th October 2006, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

When I came off the test drive, first thing I said was "Handbrake is too close to my leg"

Not just me then..

tbh though, after that initial run, I've never considered it again. It's a handbrake, it works! (albeit it looks like a flaccid penis)

.........but am I worried about me or more about base.looks nothing like mine.....far too small!

Topcat · 29th October 2006, 19:36

On my first test drive I also thought the handbrake was far too close, that together with the armrest both sides made me feel quite claustrophobic, but know I dont give it a second thought!!

basegreen · 29th October 2006, 20:04

You do feel like a pilot

WoolyCiv · 29th October 2006, 21:35

I think it is one of the best handbrakes ever just like the rest of the car

StGeli · 30th October 2006, 19:11

My Civic's handbrake is fine and in a great position.

You should try using the handbrake in a Focus. Ford obviously couldn't be bothered to move it from the LHD versions and it is next to passenger seat. Not exactly ergonomic.

elfa7 · 31st October 2006, 07:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by StGeli

My Civic's handbrake is fine and in a great position.

You should try using the handbrake in a Focus. Ford obviously couldn't be bothered to move it from the LHD versions and it is next to passenger seat. Not exactly ergonomic.

Same prob. with the Golf too ! .

Uffe · 31st October 2006, 09:25

haven't found any problems with it so far, works well in my opinion, those few times I use it

Quote:

Originally Posted by St Thomas

Does anybody find the position or length of the handbrake makes it slightly difficult to apply etc.

smiffy · 31st October 2006, 13:34

Works very well for me. Having i-shift, and sitting in traffic jams every day, I find it much easier to pull the handbrake on gently rather than keeping my foot on the footbrake. As you come to a halt, if either footbrake or handbrake is on, the clutch disconnects completely, and revs go down to tickover. Release the brake, and revs go up and it starts to creep forward, before you touch the accelerator. Pretty clever software!

mihael · 31st October 2006, 17:45

Simffy thats why the revs go up and down on mine then wondered why this happend when brake and handbrake whent on still learning even after two months, had no trouble with my hand brake and i think the position is good

robertc808 · 20th February 2007, 11:14

Handbrake position is close to the leg but that's fine by me. It's just the little gremlin in there who decides to let it drop by an inch occasionally which bugs me...

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29th October 2006, 15:19	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,448 Thanks: 22 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fine here. It is a bit close to your body, but quite managable.

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	My handbrake seems ok. It has far less movement than my previous Civic. ......and the car is for driving not for parking. There are also some posts earlier on about handbrakes not behaving themselves properly.... no probs with mine tho'. "Who is General Failure and why is he reading my hard disk?" Charles H.

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Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 391 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Fine here too.

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JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not really, though I find it travels less than the handbrake on my previous cars and I must remember to go easy on it. I think it is a little too close to the driver, plus I'm not sure if its meant to move from side to side a little when released, as mine does.

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Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No problems here. im sure you guys just go and sit in your car and LOOK for things that are wrong with it. the handbrake is probably in the same place as his last car but because it is the new civic everyone tries to find something else wrong with it!!! XXXX rant over lol

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,888 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	When I came off the test drive, first thing I said was "Handbrake is too close to my leg" Not just me then.. tbh though, after that initial run, I've never considered it again. It's a handbrake, it works! (albeit it looks like a flaccid penis)

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	On my first test drive I also thought the handbrake was far too close, that together with the armrest both sides made me feel quite claustrophobic, but know I dont give it a second thought!!

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,888 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	You do feel like a pilot

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WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think it is one of the best handbrakes ever just like the rest of the car

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StGeli Wheelnut Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: The wilds of North Yorkshire Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My Civic's handbrake is fine and in a great position. You should try using the handbrake in a Focus. Ford obviously couldn't be bothered to move it from the LHD versions and it is next to passenger seat. Not exactly ergonomic.

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smiffy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Buxton, UK Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Works very well for me. Having i-shift, and sitting in traffic jams every day, I find it much easier to pull the handbrake on gently rather than keeping my foot on the footbrake. As you come to a halt, if either footbrake or handbrake is on, the clutch disconnects completely, and revs go down to tickover. Release the brake, and revs go up and it starts to creep forward, before you touch the accelerator. Pretty clever software!

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mihael Wheelnut Join Date: 11th June 2006 Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Simffy thats why the revs go up and down on mine then wondered why this happend when brake and handbrake whent on still learning even after two months, had no trouble with my hand brake and i think the position is good

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robertc808 Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2007 Location: Huddersfield, UK Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Handbrake position is close to the leg but that's fine by me. It's just the little gremlin in there who decides to let it drop by an inch occasionally which bugs me...