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2007 passat handbrake
I have a 2007 Passat with e-handbrake and yesterday I was pulling my boat from the slipway and the handbrake refused to release. Is there a problem with this handbrake when the car is pulling a heavy load?or is it just me it works fine without the boat trailer.any help would be appreciated thanks
Asked on 2 October 2010 by vwpman
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Could be the upward angle as well the load.
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