Pauljenny
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It will be a work of art when / if, you ever finish it , Trev
Hand brake.
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Tezza33
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If it is only low on the right wheel adjusting the cable will not help, Ducato's have a single cable (adjustable) from the lever to an equaliser cable which isn't adjustable, if one side isn't working it is the brake itself that needs checking, they are self adjusting but it stops working over time
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I think he is referring to the physical location of the handbrake lever ...
izwozral
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It could be the camera angle but that extender looks like it could do you an unwanted accident if you sit down to soon. Is it above seat level as it appears in the video?I have quite long arms but it is still a reach I find, so after seeing Carrots (a fellow forum member) van when he was over at my place, I decided to copy what he did and fitted a Rare Spares handbrake extender.
I think it works very nicely. Here is a video of someone fitting one to give an idea of what I am talking about ....
Tezza33
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Thanks, after reading it again I interpret it differently, I first read it as the hand brake RHS being low, (as MOT testers used to write on the refusal
) don't forget you are dealing with senior citizens here, it is difficult at the best of times to understand Ral
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When the handle is up it is above the seat squab, yes.
I don't use it like the chap in the video - he leaves the clip in so the extender is always up, and gives it a (fairly firm) knock to release. I don't use that clip and drop the handle out the way so it is in a very similar position to standard and as it happens would be harder to release, not easier (sounds contrary to the purpose, but I like it
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This might help if the extender is something you might be interested in?
Extender Handle Up with Handbrake on
Handbrake Extender by David, on Flickr
I like how this is a reminder to release the handbrake! because it is set to the right and so low it is very easy (for me anyway) to forget about it as supplied by FIAT.
Extender Handle Dropped with Handbrake on
Handbrake Extender by David, on Flickr
I leave it in this position after I use the Handbrake - be it putting it on or turning it off. I never ever use the pin to keep the extender up.
When the handbrake is on and the handle is dropped, the handbrake CANNOT be accidentally released, so it is a good safety feature IMO in a motorhome which may be parked up and stuff moved around the cab without the driver in his seat.
Seat swivelling with Handbrake on
Handbrake Extender by David, on Flickr
If the extender handle is down, the seat swivels just the same as before (on my seats, they swivel whether the handbrake is off OR on).
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We use a Kobran extender.I have quite long arms but it is still a reach I find, so after seeing Carrots (a fellow forum member) van when he was over at my place, I decided to copy what he did and fitted a Rare Spares handbrake extender.
I think it works very nicely
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I like bananas.
Coz they have no bones.
Coz they have no bones.
trevskoda
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Its been finished from just after we seen you beardie, how are both of you anyway.
izwozral
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Nutter.
colinm
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Funny enough this is the WildAx approach to getting the Ducato handbrake to clear the seat swivel. We drove one of the first and it was appalling, noticed a 66reg with exactly the same mod.
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Found a cable and nut behind the handbrake, tried tightening it but it wouldn't budge. Probably not what I'm looking for anyway?
Having trawled through YouTube it appears that Richard may be right regarding adjusting from the rear wheels.
Thought also occurred to me that the MH had an MOT in June and maybe the handbrake was adequate to pass? Perhaps the travel of the handbrake from off to on is normal?
Having trawled through YouTube it appears that Richard may be right regarding adjusting from the rear wheels.
Thought also occurred to me that the MH had an MOT in June and maybe the handbrake was adequate to pass? Perhaps the travel of the handbrake from off to on is normal?
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The main adjustement is within the rear hubs. I remember my handbrake was fairly poor and borderline and the garage adjusted the handbrake at - I think - the lever but warned me it really needs doing at the rear wheels.
The next year the rear brakes were replaced in fact.
The next year the rear brakes were replaced in fact.
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How do you adjust a Ducato Handbrake? | FIAT Ducato
Hi, Searched forums but couldnt find anything on the adjustment of the Ducato handbrake adjustment....just a lot about it being too low and in the wrong place ! it is a Fiat Ducato 14 Motorhome (2001 Model) single rear wheel (Axle) Cheers guys :)
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Handbrake Stuck On!! | FIAT Ducato
Hi, I have a tag axle motorhome on an al-ko chassis and cant get it to move. It has been standing for about a month and never leave it with the handbrake on, apart from this time i forgot:bang: The handbrake seems to release as i crawled underneath and noticed the cables were fairly slack. My...
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trevskoda
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That is not an adjuster nut but a fixture nut leave alone, 3 clicks is the normal setting for h brakes, prob the rear hubs require sorted.
izwozral
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Caught me just in time Trev, I was about to whack it with a lump hammer!