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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: deanovr6 on 22 May 2011, 09:48

Title: handbrake
Post by: deanovr6 on 22 May 2011, 09:48

handbrake problem vr6 please help ,, i have adjusted cable on handbrake lever and also freed up the levers on the callipers which were sticking and still have no handbrake , is this a common fault ??? and how do i get it working again ??? any help would be appreciated

Title: Re: handbrake
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 22 May 2011, 13:33

Does the foot brake lock both rear wheels? pads could be stuck.
Or calipers could of failed, although its unusual for both to fail at the same time.

Title: Re: handbrake
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 May 2011, 17:59

Best poll ever.

Title: Re: handbrake
Post by: Wayne on 22 May 2011, 19:56

Sounds like a caliper fault  :undecided:

Title: Re: handbrake
Post by: dom on 22 May 2011, 23:06

I think that the correct answer is 'help'  :wink:

Title: Re: handbrake
Post by: deanovr6 on 23 May 2011, 18:00

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 22 May 2011, 13:33

Does the foot brake lock both rear wheels? pads could be stuck.
Or calipers could of failed, although its unusual for both to fail at the same time.

thats a thought , sounds like calliper failure to me as when braking hard at high speed the back end of the car moves side to side , my 1st vw , and probably my last , give me a beemer anyday

Title: Re: handbrake
Post by: jonnypolish on 23 May 2011, 18:02

Quote from: deanovr6 on 23 May 2011, 18:00

Quote from: AudiA8Quattro on 22 May 2011, 13:33

Does the foot brake lock both rear wheels? pads could be stuck.
Or calipers could of failed, although its unusual for both to fail at the same time.

thats a thought , sounds like calliper failure to me as when braking hard at high speed the back end of the car moves side to side , my 1st vw , and probably my last , give me a beemer anyday

Beemers = electrical faults...
Dont just generalise!