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Never trust a handbrake on it's own. Always leave the car in gear (and of course remember that it's in gear when you start it again...more comedy).

Harsh lessons, but one that will not be forgotten.

PS thanks for sharing your muppetry . made me smile.

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Dilema time... What to do if you have no option other than to park your Series IIa LandRover Diesel on a hill... The handbrakes are often rather less than efficient and the engine can and will bump-start with the "ignition" off...

I always kept the handbrake well adjusted and used a wedge under the downhill side of a wheel, as well as ensuring the front wheels were steering towards the kerb.

IIRC, the problem with many modern cars with rear discs is that the handbrake is applied to hot discs. As they cool they contract, so the pads no longer make enough contact to hold the car. It's always a good idea to hold the clutch pedal down when you start the car since it removes the gearbox from the loading on the starter motor (in a manual!).

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