Giulietta hand brake not engaging.

[Mike K]

Hi All

Has anyone else had a problem with the hand brake ratchet not engaging, Our family has had two. Was quoted $400 to repair so did it myself using coat hanger wire. it's the plastic push buttton part that cracks and bends, the wire holds it together, no need to remove the complete hand brake assembly or surrounding trim, remove plastic hand grip and slide out button, see pic, don't forget to use the large box of patience.

Mike KHand Brake.pdf