Do I have a problem with my parking brake ? advice needed please
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Do I have a problem with my parking brake ? advice needed please
I used to pull on handbrake to hard, one day the handbrake felt very slack, a friend adjusted it a few times, even took back wheel off and did something, think he said caliper was sticking or something, also brake disc was scored.
handbrake stayed firm for about 3 days, then went slack again, even adjusted it inside the car but after a few days it became slack again , also it took about 5 - 7 clicks just to secure the car from rolling.
even after replacing rear brake pads/discs the parking brake felt slack and took about 5 - 7 clicks to hold the car on modest hills.
also the new brake disc on the same side soon became scored like the previous one.
I've just gone out and used a ratchet and extension and got several turns but stopped before risking over tightening , the car is holding better now on around 2 - 3 clicks but am just hoping it will remain under tension and not go slack again, will have to wait and see.
if not do you have any ideas as to what could be the problem ?
thanks all and as always much appreciated
handbrake stayed firm for about 3 days, then went slack again, even adjusted it inside the car but after a few days it became slack again , also it took about 5 - 7 clicks just to secure the car from rolling.
even after replacing rear brake pads/discs the parking brake felt slack and took about 5 - 7 clicks to hold the car on modest hills.
also the new brake disc on the same side soon became scored like the previous one.
I've just gone out and used a ratchet and extension and got several turns but stopped before risking over tightening , the car is holding better now on around 2 - 3 clicks but am just hoping it will remain under tension and not go slack again, will have to wait and see.
if not do you have any ideas as to what could be the problem ?
thanks all and as always much appreciated
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Is this you trying a handbrake turn?
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so, do you have any ideas as to what may be the cause ?
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Reyland sell big brake dust upgrades, I think you can get 300mm dust under those wheels, go 18's and you can have ap dust.
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The cars not the problem
It's you...
It's you...
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Oh, don't let a mechanic who doesn't know what he is doing near your car, he could be asking advice on forums and then making a right mess.
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Is it your focus or your mates focus, same age, model etc etc
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As to your constant remarks about dickhead mechanics I can only say that if they are as bad as you make out they are, they are not proper mechanics but maybe "self taught " like yourself!!!
All the problems that you have had with your car could have been fixed easily by a time served properly trained mechanic from loads of reputable garages.
No one on this Forum minds helping out with free advice but you have tested peoples patience to the limit. Maybe this has been your plan right from the start!!!!
Keep on doing the repairs yourself up to your very high standards but please dont bore us anymore with the details!!!
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Anyway,back to your brakes
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