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dannymccann	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 17:31
	Im no body builder, in fact the missus put it on last I think, so it wasnt on very tight. Very strange by all means
Ellis	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 17:13
	Would of just un-seized itself I think, how hard do you put the handbrake on? Are you a body builder or something? :lol: Just leave it in gear overnight if it's cold next time, I never use the handbrake :)
dannymccann	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 17:05
	:o O, what was it then? I didnt move the handbrake really? All I did was let it sit for 10 minutes....
Ellis	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 16:45
	quote: Originally posted by dannymccann quote: Originally posted by John Just give it some revs and let the clutch out and it'll free it. I used the exhaust to defrost it :o It wouldn't of been the exhaust that heated de-frosted it :lol:
dannymccann	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 13:54
	quote: Originally posted by John Just give it some revs and let the clutch out and it'll free it. I used the exhaust to defrost it :o
John	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 13:41
	Just give it some revs and let the clutch out and it'll free it.
Steve X16XE	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 13:36
	Mine has been down to -10*c with no problems. Take the wheel off and then you'll be able to see the arm that moves at the back of the caliper. :thumbs:
dannymccann	posted on 30th Oct 08 at 07:09
	:lol: Ive not got a clue, although I know not to spray lubricant on the brake disc hehe :P Dont suppose anyone has / could get a pic of where I need to spray could they? I tried looking underneath while the missus was working it yesterday and couldnt se any moving parts :\| edit - its not a major problem, we just leave it in gear now instead of leaving it in gear with the handbrake on, its no biggie [Edited on 30-10-2008 by dannymccann]
adz_gsi	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 17:59
	yh just on the actual rear of the caliper near the h/brake spring and cable just NOT ON the disc
Gareth F	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 17:22
	Lol my bad, forgot vaux have finally started using disks on the rear :lol: WD40 near brake discs :o
adz_gsi	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 12:14
	sorry mate but there is no drums on the inside of his astra. just spray some wd on it and work h/b for a couple seconds (45ish)
Kevxx	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 12:09
	drive with it on, keep pulling it on and off, it'll ease!
James_H	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 11:54
	drums are on the inside of the discs if you know what i mean :lol:
dannymccann	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 11:45
	Do handbrakes have drums? Ive got discs all round :cool:
Gareth F	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 10:11
	The wipers jammed on my mate astra g for no reason on a wet day, not heard much else go wrong. Might be worth getting the drums looked at if it happens again incase there is something worng with them. My old tigra ones ripped them selves apart due to one thing breaking inside :(
Ellis	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 09:50
	Would most likely just be the shoes stuck to the drums with the cold I think...
dannymccann	posted on 29th Oct 08 at 09:03
	First time this has happened, and by coincidence it was -2.5c outside. The handbrake left on last night, go to it this morning, the lever goes to the bottom but it has no resistance and the handbrake is still stuck on to the back wheels? I let it warm up, revved it at 2k for about 5 minutes, much to the enjoyment of the neighbours (:look: ) and it was fine, back to normal. Frost to blame?