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Handbrake worn out
- Marlon
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Handbrake worn out
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?
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?
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Would you consider tackling it yourself to save a few bob? There’s probably a tutorial on utube somewhere for some guidance?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?
Rob
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noSmartbear wrote: ↑Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:20 amWould you consider tackling it yourself to save a few bob? There’s probably a tutorial on utube somewhere for some guidance?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?
Rob
Haven't the skills, the tools, the space or the time Rob
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Fair enough, ‘‘twas just an idea
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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.
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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Eck! I've already given the go ahead to order the part and booked it inroad 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.
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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...
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...
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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Agree 100% with Road Warriors comments Have you asked Mike DLV for a price ?
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I've found a BMW specialist right on my doorstep here in Fulwood; thought I'd give them a try.
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Cut out those handbrake turns in future Marlon!
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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.
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Sounds like they mugged you off. The exhaust doesn't need removing completely, just dropped down slightly. Same goes for the propshaft.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.
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who knows
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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Thats why I let my dad loose on my car. Costs me nothing in labour but sometimes he ends up breaking things instead
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£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.
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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