Handbrake problem on a Vantage V12s

[JW5]

Hi,
Unfortunately for me I have a driveway with a fair gradient & have struggled tonight to engage the handbrake whilst parking on the driveway, the button seems to be a problem so I've oiled it & it seems to be holding, but I'm concerned it might give way & the car roll off the drive, anyone else had this problem? With the car pointing up the drive can I leave it in first gear like an ordinary manual car?
It's not user error as this is my second Vantage.

[Manx V8V]

Stick it in first or reverse, and if you want to be extra sure put a block behind the wheels too.

[Lawts0908]

Yes, I have a problem on my v12v too. It’s just been for service and they believe that there is no problem. With mine, the handbrake is very weak at holding the vehicle, especially after the car has been sat for sometime or first thing in the morning. I too have a steep sloped driveway so this can prove problematic. My own solution to the problem I’ve discovered, is to hold the vehicle in situ on the slope with the foot brake and then ‘pump’ the handbrake until it comes up firm. After this, the handbrake appears to work fine (and continues to work during my journey)
The best way describe the problem as being similar to having air in a normal braking system that requires bleeding..... Very odd!