GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: gm8 on 09 February 2012, 13:19

Title: Do i need a new rear caliper ?
Post by: gm8 on 09 February 2012, 13:19

I replaced my rear discs/pads the other day. In the past my o/s rear caliper gave me grief , the lever the operates the handbrake would not fully release. Now I have the same prob again. The piston seems fine , it wound back in normally , but the handbrake lever is stiff and wont really come back when i release the handbrake. I coated in wd40 and moved it about with mole grips etc. Is this part serviceable or do I need a new caliper ?

Title: Re: Do i need a new rear caliper ?
Post by: stevelfc on 09 February 2012, 19:16

try this as my sister's golf did the same as your's so i soaked in gt85 same as wd40 but better and did  this mod click on link only cost few quid for the parts and never no problems since  :wink:
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207880

Title: Re: Do i need a new rear caliper ?
Post by: gm8 on 09 February 2012, 20:20

cheers for that , think i managed to sort  today

Title: Re: Do i need a new rear caliper ?
Post by: Wayne on 09 February 2012, 23:46

If the caliper is seizing up it is better in the long run to just replace it.

Title: Re: Do i need a new rear caliper ?
Post by: gm8 on 10 February 2012, 10:18

turned out to be the cables actually. After I got the cable off the lever was free and moved to the stop with ease. I spent ages cleaning/lubing the cable and hen re adjusted it all (new cable would be ideal but I needed to fix it there and then) now its all sorted and will replace cables asap.

Title: Re: Do i need a new rear caliper ?
Post by: Steve_PD on 10 February 2012, 13:26

The cable is inside a nylon sleeve which breaks down over time and cause the cable to jam. Think I bought a pair of cable of ebay for -£30, pretty easy to fit.