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| cat41 |
 Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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| I,ve just fixed the airbag issues, tomorrow its the rear calipers, i,ve strayed wd to help free up the stuck bolts, i stand a good chance in bringing them back from the dead, i used to service motobikes brakes and a cars not too dissimilar. I give it a go anyway. |
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| macj |
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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You need to re-plumb your whole system  |
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| cat41 |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:17 pm Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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| Do that just bolt on mine and are able to be used with the handbrake, its far too much work now |
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| macj |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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I have standard GTi rear calipers on the rally car, The cable handbrake just makes MOT standard with new discs and pads but the hydraulic H/B is very good. Locks up both rears every time...... but that's cheating  |
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| MrBSI |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:20 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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| The calliper need's replacing, the handbrake mechanism inside will be rusted up - common problem with this design of calliper if there not looked after correctly. |
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| cat41 |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:18 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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| Its on 3 clicks, |
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| Project2062014 |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:22 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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| cat41 wrote: |
Thanks for that info.
Is there any way to improve the rear brakes and manly around the handbrake. |
Tighten the hand brake cable . |
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| cat41 |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:32 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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| I,m buying a spare set of calipers but will make some tweeks, i,ve got some ideas i will try. |
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| MrBSI |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:29 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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A pair of service / exchange calipers.
The calipers if not looked after are a known weak spot. |
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| cat41 |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:13 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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Thanks for that info.
Is there any way to improve the rear brakes and manly around the handbrake. |
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| Project2062014 |
| Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:36 am Post subject: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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Got loads of fluid init ? No split in brake line .
Take calipers off give clean around the pistons check they move ok ¬ stuck . . Check there is no air in ,or a blocked brake line or leaks.
rear right does stick a little on mine .
Left rear always seems weaker on handbrake (rally drifts ). handbrakes are weak on a 206 for sure . |
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| cat41 |
| Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:13 am Post subject: rear calipers not working how to service myself |
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Hi all.
It's looking if the left rear caliper isn't working at all, with handbrake full on a can spin the wheel, also i,ve been out then put my hands on the discs, the rear left is stone cold, the rear right is warm.
I used to service my motorcycle brakes years back and i see the cars ones looking ok to sort.
Any tips on how to keep these calipers alive and kicking?
Its a 1999 gt |
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