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Rear caliper / handbrake issue

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DBXdarkangel:
Yeah thanks man will do. I've ordered the ECP handbrake cable just incase its that.

Just threw me why I've got black brake dust all over the alloy on the side as tho it's dragging. Making me think it's the caliper too?

mjmallia:
There should be no more than 1.5mm on each caliper with the handbrake off.

I remember having to adjust mine when I changed the caliper and it not biting properly.

DBXdarkangel:
So mines about right?


It's git the same gap as the replacement caliper I've got


Will take off the drivers rear tmr and see if they look the same

terrier:

--- Quote from: DBXdarkangel on February 03, 2022, 04:42:00 pm ---I'm starting to think you could be right. Gonna take out my centre console, cd multi changer and armrest as I've seen a few YouTube channels showing its a right pain lol. Think might be worth to replace them both when the discs and pads get done.

--- End quote ---
From the inside give the 2 tubes a good amount of penetration spray before removing the cables and some grease on the bare cable before install  The tubes didnt show any signs of movement on mine even after 14yrs :happy2:
 Once you have access underneath its a simple job.
Pulling the cable from underneath is easy as long as you grip the correct area NOT the metal tube

DBXdarkangel:
So just tested the handbrake function and with the handbrake off, the wheel is binding to turn by hand. It looks like the outer edge of the the pads are rubbing on the disc inner lip.
I added a video of the hand brake moving freely. I'm thinking it's the discs and pads that need changing and if it's still binding then it's the caliper that need replacing too.

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