The handbrake on our Mazda 323 is very poor and will hardly hold the car on a hill. It's been in to a local independant a couple of times and although it has improved a little it's still not right. (Mechanic says it's a 'poor design'). I wondered if anyone else had experienced this and any suggestions as to how to improve them would be appreciated. (It has discs on the rear)
Regards
Catcher
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has mechanic actually stripped cleaned and replaced anything or just sucked in breath? and kicked the tyres
cant believe some new bits wont bring back hill holding abilities on a marzder ,anyway always park down hill with wheels pointing to kerb and geary nob in first
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I've had a 323 as a loan car and it seemed to be fine, did'nt notice any handbrake problems.
It might be leaky brake cylinders, worth taking it to a fast fit place, get them to take the drums off and check for any fluid inside.
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I don't believe your mechanic! I've just bought my second Mazda 323 V plate and neither the first one nor this one has got any handbrake issues.
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'.... just bought my second Mazda 323 V plate and neither the first one nor this one has got any handbrake issues.
But does yours have disc brakes on the rear? I'm going to have a look myself, I just wondered if there were any known issues.
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Mazda usually have good brakes, but the handbrake mechanism at the rear wheels can seize up if neglected. Removing the handbrake actuators and applying some anti-seize grease (Copper-cote) to the pivots and rubbing points usually does the trick.
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Catcher, my 323 TD (2002) has suffered from a poor handbrake since new - I get it tightened at each service but the cable soon stretches and I've just come to live with the longer travel. I have to park it in gear on a steep incline as although it just about holds, I won't trust it.
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Many thanks for the replies. It's 'reassuring' that others have found the same problem. I'll strip them down and use some copper grease.
Regards
Catcher
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