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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Manxmann" data-source="post: 1150685" data-attributes="member: 18079">Hey Folks,Needing some urgent advice, my 99 New Edge V6 needs to pass an 'import' safety test before I can register her locally.Took her up for the test the other day and she failed <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> but only on one thing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> handbrake function!The tester said that the handbrake was not holding at the required 16% gradient and probably just needs adjusting. I wish!I've spent a lot of time researching what seems a common problem. Given the unit is self adjusting I checked how taught the cable was going into the spring loaded bobin of the handbrake, the answer not very. With the handbrake off the cable was quite limp, engaging the brake caused the ratchet to grab on the last couple of teeth and resulted in very little cable movement even at full application. Cable stretch was my guess. I've now fitted three new cables and a new set of rear brake pads. The cable is now taught, even with the handbrake off and the ratchet engages on the 2nd tooth.All good but ....... the brake is still pretty crap. The pads need to bed in a bit before I get her re-tested however I'm still concerned that it won't be enough.Does anyone have any suggestions? The rear callipers are a bit rusty, not enough to be flagged during the inspection, would replacing them be an option? How good is the handbrake when working properly?Cheers guys</blockquote>