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Hill holder not working

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Tried using the hill holder on my 1985 Brat for the first time this year. It doesn't work, I was on a pretty steep uphill stop. Any suggestions?

4 hours ago, franbev said:

Tried using the hill holder on my 1985 Brat for the first time this year. It doesn't work, I was on a pretty steep uphill stop. Any suggestions?

I recently put mine back in service, and I found that the clutch cable needed to be adjusted first. 

As subaru1988 says, they need adjusting...  but they're often corroded to where the ball that senses you're on a hill can't roll freely, and thus don't work.  I haven't tried rebuilding one.

Your brats came with hill holders?? We missed out on this. My 1990 brumby does not have one but my 1988 L series does (as did my sister’s old 1984 L series sedan). 

They do need adjustment. Small amounts, test - adjust - repeat until you get the release point you’re happy with. 

Cheers 

Bennie

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