loose handbrake ?

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Gary406
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loose handbrake ?

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when my handbrake is on there is a lot of play side to side, is this normal ive only noticed last few days ?
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Re: loose handbrake ?

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There's a bit of side to side play in mine, if it's excessive the bracket may be loose. Centre console out and there are 4 bolts that hold it down. I'd be surprised if they were loose though!
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Re: loose handbrake ?

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cheers teamster, i will leave it for now if it gets worse i know were to start,

thanks 8)
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