Handbrake Sieze in the Cold

[GazW]

Hi All,

Has anyone else had problems with their handbrakes sticking in the cold weather? Mine have been not been releasing properly in the mornings??

The pads and discs are in good condition and have done less than 10,000 miles and the car has just been serviced.

Is this a normal thing with cupra brakes?

Its really annoying

 

[Fl@pper]

if the cables etc are wet when you park up and freeze then ye i would imagine

just defrosted 2 sales cars with same problem

 

[GazW]

Never had that problem on any other cars, seems strange that it only affects this one?

On the other hand, it only happens when its cold so it makes sense

 

[dom b]

My LCR does this alot,even more so if left for two or more nights.think its more the pads sticking to the discs rather than the cable freezing.

 

[Fl@pper]

Never had that problem on any other cars, seems strange that it only affects this one?

On the other hand, it only happens when its cold so it makes sense

more recent lower extreme temps, most more modern cars being discs rear, brake pad materials nowadays have all been changed asbestos free etc

could all contribute and whos says it's getting better - lol

 

[GazW]

Its good to know I'm not the only one with this problems, thanks for getting back to me

 

[Nev_LCR]

i had this problem years ago and now never leave the handbrake on in winter, just in gear.