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1997 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel.
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Asked on January 27, 2010

1997 Vauxhall Astra MY HANDBRACK IS NOT WORKING

Brakes problem
1997 Vauxhall Astra Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I NEED HELP I HAVE A VAUXHALL ASTRA R REG AND NEEDS HELP WITH A HANDBRACK PROBLEM I HAVE PUT ON NEW DRUMS AND SHOES AND TIGHTEN THE HANDBRACK BUT IT STILL WANT STOP THE CAR FROM MOVING WHEN IT IS ON AND PUTT IN TO D IT FUALED TTHE MOT WITH 12% ON THE HAND BRACK SOME ONE PLEASE HELP
Avatar Asked by claire4fred

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Replied on January 28, 2010

check the cable for breaks or stretching .. check you have the adjuster correct !

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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