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iTrader: (8)

just fitted calipers and handbrake cable to the back of my 2wd saph cossie and they are now binding....... im pretty sure it has nothing to do with the handbrake cable/ handbrake.

also the handbrake is realy stretchy, is that just the cable streching? as i thought they may be pre stretched

help need asap please as i want to get it booked in for the mot tomo and it aint gona pass with the brakes as they are


cheers

dojj

iTrader: (3)

replace the cable if it's stretched

but i thnk it may be a problem when youfitted the calipers
pull them out again and wind the piston all the way back in
put them back in again but don't pull the handbrake up
turn the ignition on to get the fluid pumping (assuming you are still running the abs)
press the pedal a few times to get the piston out to it's normal operating distance
once you've done this THEN pull the handbrake up and adjust as neccesary

this way you get the piston out and moving before you get the adjustment for the handbrake and it's normally an easy cure

if the pistons are sticknig then either send them back or get them changed, the repair kits are around £45 and a while replacement exchange caliper is only £55 so lots less hassle