vn handbrake

[vn_lexcen_s2]

does anyone know how i can fix my handbrake. its really wierd. there is no like button or anything. it may have snapped. the actual handbrake stays upright and wont go down any further nor can i pull it up any further. its kind of half way up. i dont know how to fix it. i cant drive it anywhere to get it fixed so i was wondering if u could do it myself.

thanks matt

[SlowVac]

It sounds like you need to change the entire handbrake leaver. Get a manual and it would tell you how to change it.

[redcedar]

climb under and release the cable

[Shortstuff]

I know it may sound stupid, but the plastic grip that goes on the lever hasn't moved up, covering the button has it? Mine does that sometimes and it makes the button a pain to press in until I move the grip back down the lever. May not be the answer, but it only takes 2 seconds to check

I'm not sure on Commodores, but on most of my other cars it has been possible to release the ratchet that holds the handbrake on without using the button. I'll go have a quick look at mine.

Edit: Just checked and if you unzip the (fake) leather gaiter that goes around the handbrake, you can see the ratchet and the part that locks the handbrake in the UP position. All you have to do is move the locking part away from the teeth of the ratchet using a screwdriver or similar and keep it away from the teeth, then the handbrake should release. Just make sure you have a good grip on the handbrake lever so you can let it down slowly once the ratchet mechanism is released or it may go with a bang!

Hope it's something simple anyway.

[vn_lexcen_s2]

It sounds like you need to change the entire handbrake leaver. Get a manual and it would tell you how to change it.

what kind of manual would be needed. the one that came with my car or a different one.

cheers
matt

ps. how would i be able to take it out so that i can fix it or replace it with another one. or will it tel me that in the manual??

[vn_lexcen_s2]

i checked the lexcen manual i had in the glove box but it didnt tell me how to replace it......doesn anybody know how to replace a handbrake. i will have to get another one.

cheers
matt

[Shortstuff]

i checked the lexcen manual i had in the glove box but it didnt tell me how to replace it......doesn anybody know how to replace a handbrake. i will have to get another one.

cheers
matt

A Gregory's manual or something similar should tell you what you need to know. I got one off eBay for under $15.

Not had any luck releasing it?

[vn_lexcen_s2]

nope. like i said. its really weird. its been like half way for ages since my dad had it. he was lazy and didnt get it fixed and kept driving it. ummm when i look down the shaft of it i can see this thin metal pole wich i think connects to the button i try to puch that down with a screw driver or something but it wont work. i took a closer look just before and just underneith the shaft i see these to adjacent prongs but they are not touching the teeth of the circular cog. i have no idea what the problem is because i cant get in close because of the handbrake lever is still there. i can pull it up but u do not here the clicking sound. yet u can only push it down a certain amount untill it wont go down any further. my dash is already out and i looked down the side of the carpet and i saw a bolt that looked like it was connecting it and i took it out(that was a bitch coz its hard to get to) but it did nothing. i have no idea what to do

cheers
matt

[vn_lexcen_s2]

what is the name of the manual that i need to get

[cbb01]

try something like this

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Commodore-VN-...QQcmdZViewItem

should get you going on your little problem.

[vn_lexcen_s2]

cheers. as soon as i posted on a different one but the same book i read your post. thanks guys. the only thing is that it doesnt finish for 7 days.
i will let you know how it goes.

any information or ideas would be appreciated...

cheers
matt

[05 VZ SS]

Yeah, best thing is to change the actual lever...I think original one from holden are like 20-30 bucks...easy to change as well...Not even a 1 hour job...

[ando69]

mate i had the same prob all it was that the metal shaft which the button attached to has fallen down and it is holding the hand brake up it took me a while trying to pull it up but i aventualy got it i havnt had that prob since if you have time try having a look or you just might be better replacing it

[vn_lexcen_s2]

mate i had the same prob all it was that the metal shaft which the button attached to has fallen down and it is holding the hand brake up it took me a while trying to pull it up but i aventualy got it i havnt had that prob since if you have time try having a look or you just might be better replacing it

did you get the handbrake lever off. i was looking the other day and i stpooted a bolt that i took off. but it didnt do anything. im totally lost now. i looked underneith the car abd i saw two bolts but it looked like they were welded in.