redshift 32 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I have noticed that the handbrake sticks a bit if the car is left with it on for several days. Got the service manual out for a read last night and...... you have to buy another section that covers the brakes. I assume there is just a cable operated lever on each caliper or something similar? Any pointers in what to suspect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 28 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Brembo Standard and AP-Racing have all this Renault Laguna -type rear caliper, right?! So it's a cable operated handbrake. Return distance is something with 74mm (?) from lever/wire contactpoint to cable rest at the caliper. Best thing is to remove the pads. pull your handbrake a bit , and look that both cables move. Than (with a bit pressure) turn your calipper pots in . It's something with "twist and push". With the brake pats in -step on the brake pedal and look that both brakes do what they should do. The freeplay(return distance) for handbrake cables can be adjusted in the body side section -push drivers seat forward and lift up the carped... . Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to post Share on other sites
outtamyway 0 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 It's best not to leave the E-brake on for any length of time as the pads usually have some amout of metal in them and will rust and stick to the caliper. I always simply leave it gear if the car will be sitting for more than a few hours. This is especially true if the car has been in rain or in a moist humid climate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redshift 32 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 the pads usually have some amout of metal in them and will rust and stick to the caliper. Aha! I looked at the rear discs this morning and sure enough there are pad shaped areas of rust on the surface. I think you may well have the answer. Handbrake is now off while in the garage. Some strategically placed bits of wood plank will hold it instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 28 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 but pull your handbrake , from time o time -otherwise it gets seized in the cables and internal mechanic. Some people who have used the "in gear"-method in other cars to often, have forgoten that there is a handbrake- bad thing on 'MOT' [T Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to post Share on other sites
redshift 32 Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Dont worry G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 28 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Dont worry G Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to post Share on other sites
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