My car has been doing this all the time, and I haven't really thought anything of it.
Whenever the handbrake is applied, and someone gets in the car, the back of the car creaks quite loudly, and when i stop on a hill, put the handbrake on, and release the brake pedal, it creaks really loudly.
Basically, it sounds as if the drums are creaking whenever I apply/release the handbrake.
Any ideas what it could be? Should I get it checked out? I still get the squeaking from my rear bushes every now and then. Do you think it could be them?
i have had the same thing since november, ive had everything checked and been told rear bushes is most likely cause but hassle to get them changed, so ive resorted to spending money on new ICE so cant hear it anymore!
Mine does it, just another little fiat thing dont worry about it
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yeah as said above it is a comen thing with the punto but unfortunetly it gets wors!!!! mine has done it for a long time and it eventuel turns into your hand break just not doing what it should. what most people would put it down to is just the break cable slakening but its not (as u can losen/tighten and it doesnt make a differance. last week i had it cheked out and whats happened to mine is the break pistons on the back have sezed so there is a considerable loss of presure. need replacing. dont know how much im lookin at though
yeah as said above it is a comen thing with the punto but unfortunetly it gets wors!!!! mine has done it for a long time and it eventuel turns into your hand break just not doing what it should. what most people would put it down to is just the break cable slakening but its not (as u can losen/tighten and it doesnt make a differance. last week i had it cheked out and whats happened to mine is the break pistons on the back have sezed so there is a considerable loss of presure. need replacing. dont know how much im lookin at though
The creaking on a bank is just the rear handbrake drums not being applied tight enough. It doesn't happen on cars with rear disc brakes or brand new rear drums. It is usually the friction material (shoe) inside the drum that has worn out, and potentially the inner face of the drum. Also the pistons tend to wear out and can need replacing.
Nothing to worry about, just keep your foot on the brake on a very very steep bank, and leave it in gear when parked up. Having the rear brakes overhauled wouldn't go down badly though!
The creaking on a bank is just the rear handbrake drums not being applied tight enough. It doesn't happen on cars with rear disc brakes or brand new rear drums. It is usually the friction material (shoe) inside the drum that has worn out, and potentially the inner face of the drum. Also the pistons tend to wear out and can need replacing.
Nothing to worry about, just keep your foot on the brake on a very very steep bank, and leave it in gear when parked up. Having the rear brakes overhauled wouldn't go down badly though!
in relation to the above. i still have trouble with my rear pistons and when parking on a slope i always stik it in 1st or 2nd. then after i have taken my foot off the break pedal the car slips forword onto and is only held by the gears. my hand break is pants. would this be dmaging my gears at all???? thanks. Si
in relation to the above. i still have trouble with my rear pistons and when parking on a slope i always stik it in 1st or 2nd. then after i have taken my foot off the break pedal the car slips forword onto and is only held by the gears. my hand break is pants. would this be dmaging my gears at all???? thanks. Si
Personally I don't like leaving my car parked in gear. Only if I really have to.
If you can I'd take your car to a garage and get the back brakes serviced, and then tighten them up accordingly until it holds. It should hold the car tight on around 4 click of the handbrake IMO.
Personally I don't like leaving my car parked in gear. Only if I really have to.
If you can I'd take your car to a garage and get the back brakes serviced, and then tighten them up accordingly until it holds. It should hold the car tight on around 4 click of the handbrake IMO.
Don't know if it would cause any damage though!
yeah it wont coz my pistons have sized so tightenong does nothing at all
Mine clicks about 6 - 7 times. May have to get it tightened. It also does it when I have the hand brake applied, and i press down hard on the brake pedal, then ill do it again, and it won't creak.
Mine clicks about 6 - 7 times. May have to get it tightened. It also does it when I have the hand brake applied, and i press down hard on the brake pedal, then ill do it again, and it won't creak.
Cripple.
You can tighten it yourself. Unclip the rear ashtray thing which is just on the floor behind the handbrake. There is then a single small hex key bolt which needs removing. You should then see a nut, about 10mm. Tighten this accordingly and it will adjust the handbrake - Just don't over do it!
Originally Posted by simno44
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