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There is no tension in my handbrake leaver but the cable is ok. What else could it be?

Tiny
JEZZA
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  • 2003 HOLDEN COMMODORE
  • 160,000 MILES
The leaver is really sloppy and doesn't stay up when uou lift it,
but the handbrake works if I hold it up
Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 6:26 AM

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Tiny
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Check the parking brake sprag. It sounds like the gears are either stripped or there claw isn't engaging.
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 6:34 AM
Tiny
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How do I check that? Is that under the boot inside the car?
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 6:38 AM
Tiny
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Under the boot (in car)
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Sunday, November 20th, 2011 AT 6:44 AM

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