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rx8tony
02-12-2005, 11:04 AM
:confused: Has anybody else got a problem with the handbrake, when mine is release after my (velocity red 230 ps model) has been left a few hours the brakes seem to 'lock on' and the car lurches forward or back slightly. plus my gear Knob (illuminated type) is loose fitting and tuns in my hand.
also i keep accidentally turning on the heated seat when resting my arm. I am ialone here???

Go48
02-12-2005, 11:22 AM
:confused: Has anybody else got a problem with the handbrake, when mine is release after my (velocity red 230 ps model) has been left a few hours the brakes seem to 'lock on' and the car lurches forward or back slightly. plus my gear Knob (illuminated type) is loose fitting and tuns in my hand.
also i keep accidentally turning on the heated seat when resting my arm. I am ialone here???

If you live in a cold climate the rear brake pads may be freezing to the rotors. Or maybe your pads are wet and actually become "glued" to the rotors with rust.

Don't have the problem with the seat heater switches.

magixpuma
02-12-2005, 11:49 AM
when its cold and i set the ebrake some times it pops back up alittle bit its cuz of the cold.

khoney
02-12-2005, 11:49 AM
Usually for me the passenger accidentally turns on the passenger seat heater.