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Zafira B handbrake

  • 06-01-2017 1:34pm
    #1
    jimbooth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭


    Hi, my handbrake isn't working, I adjusted it to the last but I think it's a bigger issue. The part on the rear caliper doesn't seem to be returning when released. Do I need to change the whole caliper or would it be as simple as the cable overstretched ?


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  • #2
    porsche boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭porsche boy


    Sounds like the handbrake mechanism has sized on the caliper. If you can get at it, its possible to be worked free with a bit of wd40 and a pliers.


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    So the mechanism in the rear doesn't move when brake is released? Did you check spring and tension? Maybe remove cable and try it by hand.


  • #4
    jimbooth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭jimbooth


    Car was unused for last while, changed cable and till not right, mechanism is returning, was in for nct today and failed on 95% imbalance !


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