Author Topic: Bloody Handbrake.  (Read 761 times)

Offline Horney

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Bloody Handbrake.
« on: 14 October 2006, 17:22 »
Hi Guys,

The GiT has it's mot this week and I can't get my handbrake to work. I've adjusted it up and it still useless.

Also one of the rear calipers is stickin gon in cold weather.

So can I fix my handbrake to get it through the MOT? If so how. I know I probably need a new set of rear calipers but I'm skinter than a skint thing that's just been mugged and lost it'd life savings.

Please tell me I can bodge it!

Nick

Offline trevg

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Re: Bloody Handbrake.
« Reply #1 on: 14 October 2006, 17:31 »
dsconnect handbake cables  squirt wd40  down the handbake mech and move the lever back and forwards by hand might free up .  dont get any wd40 on the discs or pads  :wink: :wink:

Offline Stu.750

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Re: Bloody Handbrake.
« Reply #2 on: 14 October 2006, 17:48 »
i know it sounds like an old trick but what about roughening the pads up , an givin the discs a clean off

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Re: Bloody Handbrake.
« Reply #3 on: 16 October 2006, 13:07 »
Ok so it looks like I need a new drivers side rear caliper. Arse!

Anyone know where the best place is to order one from?

Nick