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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: John-R on 23 February 2012, 22:15:26

Title: Handbrake Problem
Post by: John-R on 23 February 2012, 22:15:26

Hi.
I hijacked another thread with my handbrake problem, but maybe it didn't get the visibility needed.
The other day when I pulled the lever it seemed to give way like a cable had snapped but everything still functioned ok.
The lever appears to rest to one side and there is a bit of sideways travel.
Any ideas ?
Cheers.

Title: Re: Handbrake Problem
Post by: jonny2112 on 23 February 2012, 22:24:34

Quite possible one of the cables has snapped by the sound of it  :-\
Or maybe one side has seized?
I guess maybe you'll need to get underneath for a look, to physically check the cable but that will mean removing the heat shields, or maybe jack up the rear first so you can test the wheels themselves  :y

Title: Re: Handbrake Problem
Post by: Andy B on 23 February 2012, 22:29:14

Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 February 2012, 22:24:34

Quite possible one of the cables has snapped .........

Only one cable on my car ............  ;) ;)

Title: Re: Handbrake Problem
Post by: jonny2112 on 23 February 2012, 22:33:43

Quote from: Andy B on 23 February 2012, 22:29:14

Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 February 2012, 22:24:34

Quite possible one of the cables has snapped .........

Only one cable on my car ............  ;) ;)

Mmmmmm ............. there was definitely one on each side of my mfl :(
Not sure about FL though? Don't think I made that up ..  :-X

Title: Re: Handbrake Problem
Post by: Andy B on 23 February 2012, 22:46:33

Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 February 2012, 22:33:43

Quote from: Andy B on 23 February 2012, 22:29:14

Quote from: jonny2112 on 23 February 2012, 22:24:34

Quite possible one of the cables has snapped .........

Only one cable on my car ............  ;) ;)

Mmmmmm ............. there was definitely one on each side of my mfl :(
Not sure about FL though? Don't think I made that up ..  :-X

It'll be me that's wrong then .............. it's not that uncommon!  ;D ;D ;D

Thinking about you might be right .........  ;)

Title: Re: Handbrake Problem
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 February 2012, 08:08:02

All Omegas have twin cables.  :y