Handbrake worn out

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:43 pm

Handbrake ratchet is worn away, quoted £250 plus VAT.
Initially I thought that sounded high, but after a forum search it looks like a new handbrake isn't cheap plus its a PITA to replace, so labour is high too.
So what do you reckon on this quote from a BMW / Mini specialist?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:20 am

Marlon wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:43 pm Handbrake ratchet is worn away, quoted £250 plus VAT.
Initially I thought that sounded high, but after a forum search it looks like a new handbrake isn't cheap plus its a PITA to replace, so labour is high too.
So what do you reckon on this quote from a BMW / Mini specialist?

Would you consider tackling it yourself to save a few bob? There’s probably a tutorial on utube somewhere for some guidance?

Rob

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:29 am

Smartbear wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:20 am
Marlon wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:43 pm Handbrake ratchet is worn away, quoted £250 plus VAT.
Initially I thought that sounded high, but after a forum search it looks like a new handbrake isn't cheap plus its a PITA to replace, so labour is high too.
So what do you reckon on this quote from a BMW / Mini specialist?
Would you consider tackling it yourself to save a few bob? There’s probably a tutorial on utube somewhere for some guidance?
Rob

no

Haven't the skills, the tools, the space or the time Rob

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:37 am

Fair enough, ‘‘twas just an idea

Rob

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:46 am

I would say.. Get it in writing and snatch their hand off... It cost me 600 quid at my local garage a month ago. The prop shaft and exhaust has to come off, and the manifold pipe will be rotted and resist even an angle grinder, Mine was cut out with a Oxy aceteline eventually.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:07 am

road warrior wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:46 am I would say.. Get it in writing and snatch their hand off... It cost me 600 quid at my local garage a month ago. The prop shaft and exhaust has to come off, and the manifold pipe will be rotted and resist even an angle grinder, Mine was cut out with a Oxy aceteline eventually.

Eck! I've already given the go ahead to order the part and booked it in

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:09 am

Make sure the price is firm

My gut feeling is that they have no idea what they are taking on and think it will come out the top... Remember it will be 100 quid an hour while they find out..

You could be up For a Lotta money before the 16 year old mechanic cottons on...

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:16 am

Agree 100% with Road Warriors comments

Have you asked Mike DLV for a price ?

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:42 am

patriot66 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:16 am Agree 100% with Road Warriors comments Have you asked Mike DLV for a price ?

I've found a BMW specialist right on my doorstep here in Fulwood; thought I'd give them a try.

z4pilot · Post by **z4pilot** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:28 am

Cut out those handbrake turns in future Marlon!

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:56 pm

Are you sure it's the ratchet and not the cables that are stretched? I had mine checked and the garage thought it was the ratchet, but when my dad and I checked it ourselves, it just needed new cables. Replaced the shoes at the same time and it ended up being a cheap fix, albeit a good few hours removing and refitting all the gubbins underneath the car.

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:57 pm

road warrior wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:46 am I would say.. Get it in writing and snatch their hand off... It cost me 600 quid at my local garage a month ago. The prop shaft and exhaust has to come off, and the manifold pipe will be rotted and resist even an angle grinder, Mine was cut out with a Oxy aceteline eventually.

Sounds like they mugged you off. The exhaust doesn't need removing completely, just dropped down slightly. Same goes for the propshaft.

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:03 pm

who knows

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:04 pm

road warrior wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:03 pm who knows

Thats why I let my dad loose on my car. Costs me nothing in labour

but sometimes he ends up breaking things instead

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Wed Jan 30, 2019 10:55 pm

£250 sounds about right if it’s done following TIS.

I’ve got the part but not booked it in yet. Looking at it, I reckon it would be worth trying to “re-teethe” a worn out ratchet it using a file from above.

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