handbrake

Hi, after 3 years without an Alfa, i’ve bought a 147 GTA. Absolutely love the car. Got a small problem, one of the bolts securing the handbrake handle has come loose and fallen out. To put a new bolt in does the exhaust and heat shield need to come off?

Hello, can anyone help me with a handbrake cable question please? There is a ferrule that fits into the left hand brake caliper (i.e. the 'midway' caliper on the brake cable's route). Does this ferrule go on the handbrake side of the caliper, or the side nearer the second caliper, or doesn't...

Im due to replace the left side Handbrake Cable today and was wondering if there is a decent write up/guide I could take a look at before I get stook in? How would one go about tightening it up once installed? Thank you in advance

On my 147 both handbrake cable clips and screws have snapped, meaning that the cables are now just loosely dangling underneath the car. I've already had a go at fixing them back up, but the original mounts were welded onto a metal sheet right next to the fuel tank. The only way I could see to...

I know it’s not unusual to have a gtv/spider fail an mot with handbrake issues. Part of my mot fail was due to the above, thing is my slides slide beautifully, pistons turn back in an easy manner, calipers not that old, new pads sanded before inserting, pad pins perfectly in piston, cables are...

Help! You know those jobs you start thinking they'll be straightforward...? I set out to tighten up the handbrake using the adjuster mechanism. When I looked closely at the adjuster, the brass cog had completely stripped so there was no way to turn it without getting close to the shoes. So, I...

I was under the impression that this comes on automatically when in Park. It doesn’t appear to and I wondered does the light on the lever/switch always light up when it’s on? I did it manually. I checked in Settings but can’t seem to find settings for Electric Brake.

Hi all, So I have my MOT due next week and have noticed that my handbrake isn't quite up to par. It feels as if only one side is working, and not very well either. Is this a common problem? is there an easy fix for it?

A little worried, Whilst reversing out of my parking slot at work during the recent cold spell, the handbrake appeared to be stuck on, ( temp was well below zero). Managed to free it by moving backwards and forwards and thought nothing more of it. Have used the car a little since but I now...

I am curious if the vented rear disks on the SZ ES30 make the handbrake any better than on the Alfetta, GTV6 or 75 ? If so is this a viable way of upgrading the hand brake on the lesser 116 cars? It seems to me the solid rear discs flex a bit when the handbrake is applied, as it only the inboard...

Hi! Does anybody know what’s the diameter or other specs of Giulia handbrake adjuster (star nut)? Does it happen to be same on old Volkswagens? Mine has broke and I think 30€ for a new one is quite steep:grumpy:

Hi all The old girl just passed on the OS handbrake efficiency so thought I'd take a look. Whipped the calliper off and removed the piston, it was a bit tarnished so gave it a good clean. Turning the armature the cable attaches to by hand seemed smooth enough and the coarse worm thread the...

Hi Guys ,my handbrake cable snapped on my on 60 Plate Mito 135 T MA Veloce yesterday.Whats the best way to access at the handbrake end ,Ive removed gaitor cover and the 3 nuts at the arm rest and taken this off but cant see anyway any obvious way to get the trim off so I can get in to the...

Has anyone else suffered from a sticking handbrake release button on their G? Ours just started doing it today. The spring is fine but the bottom edge of the button is catching under the bottom of the hole and preventing it from coming back out on occasion. Its one thing after another Lol.

I thought it was my rear spring/shock but it's definitely my handbrake cable screaching whenever I get in and out of the car (noise stops when I've got it pulled right to the top). Is this down to a lack of grease or will it need a new one? :)

Hi all, Since a month now, I noticed a weird squeaking sound which seems to be caused by the handbrake? To reproduce I parked my car, put the handbrake on, open the drivers door and while seated 'jump' up and down with your butt on the seat and presto a squeaking sound can be heard coming from...

Parked up tonight. Pulled up on handbrake and with a pop it went all the way to the top. I live on a hill and it seems to be holding, but left in gear as a precaution. I'm guessing one cable has failed. Big trouble?

Good evening gentlemen/gentlewomen. I've spent the day in email conversation with a certain Mr Mike Taylor at TRW Aftermarket over in Wrexham. Super friendly and helpful guy and a credit to his employer. I emailed their customer services quite late last night in relation to the omission of the...

...does anyone have one or know of one / where to source one? Thanks!

How bazaar. In 36 years of driving and countless cars I've never experienced anything of this nature. Drove to the garage last night (Friday) to get petrol. When I stopped pulled the handbrake up and it just kept going. The brake lever is around my armpits (almost). Had to leave it in gear...