handbrake won,t hold.

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  • bilko0795
    S2Forum Extremist
    • Feb 2011
    • 1883
    • Country: Wales

    #1

    handbrake won,t hold.

    Hi just done a refurb on the o/s rear caliper that had seized again after only three mnths after the last refurb put it all back together and now the handbrake won,t hold on that side have i done something wrong? iv checked the handbrake cable can,t see anything wrong just it worked fine before i done the work on it. any input would be most welcome.

    cheers.
  • andy10v
    S2Forum Zealot
    • Mar 2009
    • 5996
    • Country: Scotland

    #2
    Phil Payne has a guide on setting properly, could be worth a look over.



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    • S-Express
      S2Forum Extremist
      • Nov 2006
      • 1133
      • Home: United Kingdom Current: Wales

      #3
      bleed the rear brakes with the handbrake cable totally disconnected. Then pump the brakes like mad so that they self-adjust. THEN re-attach handbrake cables - I know 'cos I've made the same mistake myself
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      • bilko0795
        S2Forum Extremist
        • Feb 2011
        • 1883
        • Country: Wales

        #4
        cheers guys

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