Hand brake is not staying up

2004 HYUNDAI GETZ
4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DANNYBOYHENLEY2011
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Hand brake is not staying up when parked
Aug 9, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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The pawl in the hand brake is faulty, this is the lever that locks the hand brake up it may be a broken spring is the release button stuck in?

Here are some diagrams to help us get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/parking-brake-shoe-replacement

Please let us know what happens so it will help others.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 24, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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TONYMAK
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Thank you for this, but this handbrake mechanism is not the same as mine, Hyundai Getz 1.4i 2007. The button on the handbrake pushes a pawl which reaches into a gap in the lever assy, to apply pressure to the button, but I see nothing to engage with the ratchet detents that are cut into the handle, (only two as far as I can see). I was expecting to find a spring of some sort, but nothing can be found.
The plastic handle covering the metal frame, came loose this morning as I applied the brake, I think it should be glued in place, would anyone believe this happened as I was waiting in line for the yearly MOT, I was next to be attended, !!!!
Jun 22, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Please upload a short video in your response of the problem, so I can see what's going on
Jun 24, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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