vxr8 handbreak

[luisv8]

So while having a bit of boyracer fun I noticed that when u pull up the handbreak whilst moving it makes a loud bang? Why?

[stigmundfreud]

Seriously you did that?

The VXR8 and Monaro operate a leading single edge type handbreake - this = instant 100% locking. When you take to your MOT you are supposed to tell them not to perform the rolling handbreak test because its an LSE, it bangs because everything was suddenly locked up

Its almost like dropping a bolt through the driveshaft but you wont have done any mega damage just don't try it again!

[Tattooboy]

Had my old Monaro MOT'd loads with the handbrake test, not a single issue.

My MOTer just done it one "click" at a time.

[S800VXR]

Same here re the MOT test although it was me driving as I dont let them in the car! I understand what Stigs saying though

[r8black]

Not 100% sure but that may of contributed to my diff failure as I'd often pull up handbrake when rolling
Until I knew different never again

[S800VXR]

With so much power why are people pulling hand brakes on! That's for saxo and escort owners FFS.

Edited by S800VXR on Thursday 25th September 19:15

[ARAF]

At first, I thought that 'handbreak' in the title was a spelling mistake, but now thing it was a Freudian slip.

[leigh1050]

I've never used my handbrake got an auto so never bother.

[luisv8]

Thanks for the replies. Just wanted to know. Cars like these don't require handbreak to get it sideways anyway, just tap the throttle