#1: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: cat41, Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 10:13 am ---- 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
#2: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: Project2062014, Location: CornwallPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 12:36 am ---- Got loads of fluid isn't it ? 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 .
#3: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: cat41, Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:13 am ---- Thanks for that info.
Is there any way to improve the rear brakes and manly around the handbrake.
#4: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:29 am ---- A pair of service / exchange calipers.
The calipers if not looked after are a known weak spot.
#5: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: cat41, Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:32 am ---- I,m buying a spare set of calipers but will make some tweeks, i,ve got some ideas i will try.
#6: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: Project2062014, Location: CornwallPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:22 am ----
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 .
#7: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: cat41, Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:18 am ---- Its on 3 clicks,
#8: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:20 am ---- 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.
#9: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:05 pm ---- 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
#10: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: cat41, Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 1:17 pm ---- Do that just bolt on mine and are able to be used with the handbrake, its far too much work now
#11: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:18 pm ---- You need to re-plumb your whole system
#12: Re: rear calipers not working how to service myself Author: cat41, Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:22 pm ---- 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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