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Re: Handbrake problems
Some cars use a cable and rear discs, and older Saabs have the parking brake on the front wheels.
Some rear disc parking brakes use a ratchet mechanism as part of the brake adjustment, that is if you NEVER use the parking brake, eventually your rear discs will go out of adjustment and lose effectiveness.
Otherwise, it could just be the coefficient of friction on the Holden brake pads or shoes. They could be old or contaminated and just not working too well. Every car I have had is able to lock up the wheels with the parking brake in pavement, although you really have to pull on the handle hard.
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