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Old August 8th 11, 12:37 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
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Default Handbrake cable...

On 08/08/2011 12:03, GT wrote:
> ...snapped. (2.0JTS 156 saloon 2002).
>
> There still seems to be some tension when I pull the level ALL the way up,
> so perhaps the cable is just snapped on one side (there are two rear
> cables?).
>
> After an unfortunate 'rolling way' incident when the car was young, it is
> left in gear at all times when parked, so the only time I ever use the
> handbrake is when I park on a hill. I know its an MOT fail (October), but I
> don't actually need one - lift the clutch with the footbrake on and you can
> do a perfect hill start!
>
> Big job to replace?
>


Bout £180 IIRC for the garage

> DIY or garage? (Time is always an issue).
>
>


I won't answer this

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