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Holden
Commodore
Brakes
Parking Brake
Cable
there is no tension in my handbrake leaver but the cable is ok. what else could it be?
2003 HOLDEN COMMODORE
160,000 MILES
JEZZA
MEMBER
1 POST
the leaver is really sloppy and doesn't stay up when uou lift it,
but the handbrake works if i hold it up
Nov 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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110,246 POSTS
Check the parking brake sprag. It sounds like the gears are either stripped or there claw isn't engaging.
Nov 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM
JEZZA
MEMBER
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how do i check that? is that under the boot inside the car?
Nov 19, 2011 at 10:38 PM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Experienced Mechanic
110,246 POSTS
Under the boot (in car)
Nov 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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