Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.

loud thump!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 02-12-2005, 11:04 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
rx8tony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
loud thump!!

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 **** (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???
Old 02-12-2005, 11:22 AM
  #2  
Registered
 
Go48's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Fayetteville, PA
Posts: 2,598
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by rx8tony
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 **** (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.
Old 02-12-2005, 11:49 AM
  #3  
Registered
 
magixpuma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
when its cold and i set the ebrake some times it pops back up alittle bit its cuz of the cold.
Old 02-12-2005, 11:49 AM
  #4  
FX8TED on my RX-8
 
khoney's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Usually for me the passenger accidentally turns on the passenger seat heater.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fc2se
NE For Sale/Wanted
2
06-01-2016 08:55 PM
nowakm99
Series II Technical and Trouble shooting
1
10-09-2015 07:10 AM
tommy26Germany
Series I Trouble Shooting
11
09-29-2015 10:33 AM
FubarI33t
New Member Forum
12
09-28-2015 08:45 PM
Rote8
Series I Interior, Audio, and Electronics
1
09-22-2015 03:43 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: loud thump!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:05 PM.