handbrake problem

[darkfriend]

Hi all,

I have a problem with the handbrake in my GTI- the release button does not extend out from the end of the handle when the handbrake is on.- I find it often is retracted into the handle when I have to release it, making it difficult to release. My car is fairly new but I bought it second-hand and it always does this for me. I didn't have a problem with my 118TSI. Whether I push it in or not push it in when I apply it makes no difference to its final position. Any ideas?

[Lucas_R]

Sounds like the little spring or something is stuck for the release button. Just take it back to VW and they will either fix it or source a new part.

[Umai Naa!!]

Sounds like the cover over the handbrake lever has slid forward.

Slide it rearward, and the button should reappear. There's a tab on the underside of the cover that locates it in the lever. This may not be retaining the cover in the correct position anymore.

[darkfriend]

Thanks Umai- that is exactly what happened as I found when fiddling with it in traffic this morning! It won't 'lock' back and keeps sliding forward however... a little annoying.

[ptR]

Is the car still under warranty? Maybe bring it into VW dealer to sus it out?

[buzuki]

if you look at the underside of the grip, there is probably a tab similar to earlier model, this locks it in place, its probably bent out of shape or broken