i'm finding quite often when i set off that the handbrake has seized over the last few days. it's not a huge problem, theres just a crack as it unsticks then it seems to be fine. although i think sometimes there is a bit of a grinding through the brakes - perhaps there have been small deposits of pad left on the rear discs? Is this a common problem, I haven't seen anyone else mention it?
seizing handbrake
Mine does exactly the same, especially if it has rained overnight and the discs have got light surface rust. I guess that the grinding is just the rust being rubbed off.
Same here as well. Small unsticking-type clunk when pulling away and thats it. I seem to remember it in my last clio as well come to think of it. That was a 1.8 16V. Perhaps its a Renault 'feature'
Its not the handbrake sticking as such. when parked with the handbrake on, obviousley they are in contact with the disc - as opposed to front having a clearance. On a moist night surface rust forms around the pad so when you release handbrake and drive of it 'clunks' as the bond breaks. Its normal so don't worry. you will get an accompanying grinding sound first few times you apply brakes as the pad wears the surface rust off the disk - again normal and nothing to worry about.
as matt said its not a problem as they all do it.
My cup does it. If its a dry night it shouldnt do it.
My cup does it. If its a dry night it shouldnt do it.