On 08/08/2011 15:10, Stef wrote:
> In alt.autos.alfa-romeo,
> > wrote:
>> 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
>
> WTF? If there's no significant difference with a 2001 2.0TS, this sounds
> very expensive. Few years ago the cables cost me less than 20 euros each
> and even on the driveway it's an under 1 hour job.
> Which reminds me: I have to do them again. Ruber covers on the cable ends
> are gone, which is an MOT failure.

My memory may be weak. I've since sold the car and have none of the
invoices.

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