Aston Martin DB7, DB9, DBS, Vantage V8, Vanquish, and Classic models

Stuck Handbrake

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 28, 2022 | 10:30 AM
  #1  
LGsmile's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 9
From: NY
Rep Power: 0
LGsmile is infamous around these parts
Stuck Handbrake

My 09 V Roadster has a sticky handbrake that doesn’t always release well at all!
What’s the best way to fix it?
Thanks
 
Old Apr 28, 2022 | 07:00 PM
  #2  
J doubleU's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,417
From: So Cal
Rep Power: 261
J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !
Check the material on the hand brake pads, make sure adjustment of cables are even (# of threads or distances similar) how high or how many clicks at the lever? 5-7 should be in the hunt for correct adjustment. Sticky button or dry mechanism at handle. 1st thing to check is your procedure as some people are not used to the left hand. Sit on the sill and try your Right hand and see if that changes.
 
Old Feb 12, 2026 | 03:16 PM
  #3  
AM-DB9.2's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2023
Posts: 178
From: Arizona
Rep Power: 14
AM-DB9.2 is a glorious beacon of lightAM-DB9.2 is a glorious beacon of lightAM-DB9.2 is a glorious beacon of lightAM-DB9.2 is a glorious beacon of lightAM-DB9.2 is a glorious beacon of light
Originally Posted by J doubleU
Check the material on the hand brake pads, make sure adjustment of cables are even (# of threads or distances similar)....
Do you want more or less threads showing to make it tighter (less clicks)?
 
Old Feb 12, 2026 | 07:37 PM
  #4  
J doubleU's Avatar
Registered User
10 Year Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,417
From: So Cal
Rep Power: 261
J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !J doubleU Is a GOD !
Go big my friend. 22mm nut and you can count threads or use the wrench to judge distance for a quick check. Most stock build are started around that 22ish mm.
So try 25-30mm. Word of caution. Be aware of the inner pads as they tend to wear quicker.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
goto35
Aston Martin
3
Nov 3, 2016 05:47 AM
Tommy D
Aston Martin
4
Jun 23, 2016 11:30 AM
JimB_MN
Aston Martin
4
Apr 15, 2012 05:51 PM
007AMV8
Aston Martin
21
Jun 9, 2010 04:45 PM
Fluid987
Boxster / Cayman
3
Dec 26, 2008 09:07 PM



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


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:01 PM.