🚗 Classic Fault — Ford (1982–1993)
Sierra handbrake cable stretch and seizure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$15 – $50 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Nil special tools
📋 Overview
The rear handbrake cables stretch with use and the outer casing rusts inside causing seizure.
🩺 Symptoms
- Excessive handbrake travel
- rear brakes fail to release fully (warm rear drums)
- car pulls to one side
🔍 Possible Causes
- Stretched or seized handbrake cable
- worn rear brake shoes
- misadjusted cable
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Inspect cable for fraying and test free movement. Apply and release handbrake repeatedly — check rear drums do not remain warm
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Handbrake cable replacement and adjustment
87% of users confirm this fix worked (31 reports)
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