Not sure what to do next with the brakes on my 3 door , its had all new pads and discs and calipers all round and the rear ones feel like there stuck on when driving , would adjusting the handbrake cure this . Plus the little warning light on the dash (pic of disc and pad) has started flashing . Ive also fitted goodridge brake hoses on the back but left the ford front ones on for now, would this make a difference?

 

Can you spin the back wheels when the car is jacked up?

 

Just about mate

 

Did you wind the rear caliper pistons back/in before fitting the rear pads?

 

Yes mate i did that , i think ive just got shit calipers from ebay !!!

 

Without the pads in, if you pump the pedal, do the pistons move?

Dont pump too hard!

 

I will have to remove the pads and take another look, cheers for your help mate

 

If they are brand new pads some can be a bit "hairy", but should ease off within a few miles, I've found with some even with brand new calipers so not sticky with new discs and pads I couldn't turn the wheel, fortunately solved easy as I always take off the anti rattle shims off the rear of the pads!!
tabetha

 

I cant quite remember when I did the rears on mine,but when you wound the pistons to the level you wanted was this with the handbrake loosened off or the cable disconnected ? Sure I did that,done the same as you,new discs pads and calipers and then adjust handbrake after.Try turning the wheel with the cable disconnected.

 

I just undone the cable when i fitted mine

 

You maybe correct,I have a tendency too forget what I have done and I think my brain makes things up just to humour me
Did you not get a advice paper with the new calipers on fitting ?
My advice would be to slacken h/brake,disconnect off the caliper,wind the piston so you can spin the wheel freely but no massive gap from pad face to disc.Cable back on and adjust.If that dosnt work I have no idea
p.s I hope you get it sorted .