Hi All,

I am not sure if this is an issue.

Picked up my brand new Octavia 1.2 TSI. Simply love it. However, just came across a strange issue.

I tried to pull the handbrake and it just drops. Hand brake light comes on but to lock the handbrake i had to pull it too far before i hear a locking click followed by more clicks if i keep on pulling the brake.

I have had so many cars and all of them react to handbrake in the same manner i.e. Locks straight away the moment you pull it.

Long story short, have to pull it almost quarter way before it locks.

Is this a feature or some issue with my car.

Thanks

S

HELLLPPPPPP!!!!!

Don't worry someone who can help will be along shortly.

My advice, give it more than 31 minutes before expecting a response.

Saying "have to pull it almost quarter way before it locks" isn't very helpful really, as a quarter of what? a quarter of its overall range? which if its only 4 clicks is nothing IYSWIM.

 

Having not taken delivery of my car yet I'm not sure if what you are describing is an issue or not, but some manufacturers handbrakes allow for a degree of movement before the ratchet clicks in.

Just been out to compare mine, and from what you are describing I would say mine is the same. My car is currently on pretty level ground and need to lift the handbrake probably a bit more than 1/4 way before the first click, then the second click shortly after that, no more clicks after the second.

To be honest I've never noticed any difference between the Octavia and other cars I've owned with manual handbrake, so I would say it's normal.

Don't worry someone who can help will be along shortly.

Cheers mate. I was just. Being impatient...

My advice, give it more than 31 minutes before expecting a response.

Saying "have to pull it almost quarter way before it locks" isn't very helpful really, as a quarter of what? a quarter of its overall range? which if its only 4 clicks is nothing IYSWIM.

 

Having not taken delivery of my car yet I'm not sure if what you are describing is an issue or not, but some manufacturers handbrakes allow for a degree of movement before the ratchet clicks in.

Thanks mate,

Yes by mentioning quarter, i meant quarter of it overall range.

Just been out to compare mine, and from what you are describing I would say mine is the same. My car is currently on pretty level ground and need to lift the handbrake probably a bit more than 1/4 way before the first click, then the second click shortly after that, no more clicks after the second.

To be honest I've never noticed any difference between the Octavia and other cars I've owned with manual handbrake, so I would say it's normal.

That is a big relieve mate. Thanks a lot!!

Mine is the same as yours. maximum 3 clicks. 1 won't hold on a moderate slope, 2 is quite tight. 3 is very tight. But would have preferred finer spacing between clicks like my previous cars (non Skodas)

Mine is the same as yours. maximum 3 clicks. 1 won't hold on a moderate slope, 2 is quite tight. 3 is very tight. But would have preferred finer spacing between clicks like my previous cars (non Skodas)

Thanks Mate,

Thats exactly i was looking for. I found it bit strange thats all. So i can have a calm sleep now.

S