Handbrake bolt sheared
Discussion
Tried to release the handbrake this morning to go to work and the handbrake broke free a little. Inspection via centre console removal found that the main pivot bolt through the handbrake had sadly not just worked loose but had actually sheared off. I don't know my own strength ! The lever is now only retained by the rear bolt that holds the ratchet crescent shape thingy.
Called a well-known Parts Company and not-suprisingly you cannot buy just the bolt but nor can you even buy the handbrake assembly anymore. Are we going to find that parts are now not available - it's a worry.
Bolt seems to be an M8 but difficult to find one with the right length of unthreaded shank. Anyone else sheared off one of these ?
The ratchet bolt had almost worked free again too. I lost the original one whilst driving around 5 years ago and made a new one up. Threadlock obviously doesn't do what it says on the tube !
Cheers,
Matt
Called a well-known Parts Company and not-suprisingly you cannot buy just the bolt but nor can you even buy the handbrake assembly anymore. Are we going to find that parts are now not available - it's a worry.
Bolt seems to be an M8 but difficult to find one with the right length of unthreaded shank. Anyone else sheared off one of these ?
The ratchet bolt had almost worked free again too. I lost the original one whilst driving around 5 years ago and made a new one up. Threadlock obviously doesn't do what it says on the tube !
Cheers,
Matt
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