I had my Vauxhall Zafira's brakes changed but still have no handbrake. Any ideas?

I have a 1999 1.8 Vauxhall Zafira. I recently had new brake pads, discs, callipers and finally a complete set of cables. I still have no handbrake, any ideas?

Asked on 1 September 2010 by lebreuil

Answered by Honest John
Botched job by the garage.
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