John L
A2OC Donor
Hi,
I have just bought an Audi A2 1.2Tdi (2002 model) and prior to purchase I had an inspection done on it.
The inspection found that the front right wheel bearing needed to be changed and that the handbrake was not to MOT standard.
I have put the car into my local dealer and prior to inspection they are suggesting that the fix for a loose/non functional handbrake is to change the cables, rear break pads and actuatator. The foot brake works well and meets all the requirements.
Should fixing the handbrake require so much equipment to be changed even when the main brake is functional?
Would it be worth trying to get some WD-40 or such into the self-adjustment mechanism or tightening the handbrake adjustment nut?
It seems that the dealer is keener on selling parts than inspecting the car and also they claimed that replacing the whole rear brake system, handbrake cable and such was commonly required on the A2. He was insistant that they must investigate fully and not simply try the adjustment nut in spite of the brakes working fully and the prepurchase VAGCOM scan showing no stored or current errors.
In this town there are at most 10 A2's and so his experience seems questionable...
Does anybody have any ideas/advice?
John
I have just bought an Audi A2 1.2Tdi (2002 model) and prior to purchase I had an inspection done on it.
The inspection found that the front right wheel bearing needed to be changed and that the handbrake was not to MOT standard.
I have put the car into my local dealer and prior to inspection they are suggesting that the fix for a loose/non functional handbrake is to change the cables, rear break pads and actuatator. The foot brake works well and meets all the requirements.
Should fixing the handbrake require so much equipment to be changed even when the main brake is functional?
Would it be worth trying to get some WD-40 or such into the self-adjustment mechanism or tightening the handbrake adjustment nut?
It seems that the dealer is keener on selling parts than inspecting the car and also they claimed that replacing the whole rear brake system, handbrake cable and such was commonly required on the A2. He was insistant that they must investigate fully and not simply try the adjustment nut in spite of the brakes working fully and the prepurchase VAGCOM scan showing no stored or current errors.
In this town there are at most 10 A2's and so his experience seems questionable...
Does anybody have any ideas/advice?
John