Rear Brake update and question.

[Fred Munro]

The clearance of the rear pads to the rotor self-adjusts as you use the
e-brake providing the rebuilder has properly rebuilt the caliper and the
internal e-brake mechanism.
There is a threaded adjustment where the e-brake cables attach to the
e-brake handle mechanism, but this does not require changing when you
replace a caliper. In fact, I've never had to change this adjustment, even
when replacing cables - good thing too, considering it's accessibility and
the rust on the threads.

Fred Munro
'94 S4
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Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 4:48 AM
Subject: Rear Brake update and question.


>
>
>     Thanks to all that replied with great info on what I was in store for.
> Turns out the bleeder broke off on the caliper (even after penetrating oil
> and heat) and then the E-Z out as well.  Found complete rebuilt caliper
for
> $100 including pads, carrier, pins, boots, ect, so just went ahead and got
it.
>
>     Went to install and it refused to bleed out.  Couldn't get much of
> anything out of the bleeder while pumping the brakes both with the engine
off
> and with it running for extra boost.  I was working the pedal and my
friend
> (experienced wrench) was running the bleeder.  The only way we were able
to
> get any air out was too leave the bleeder open and let it bubble out
slowly
> by itself.  My friend thinks this is most likely caused by an internally
> damaged hose on that caliper.  Any opinions on this?
>
>     2nd question would be my E brake isn't holding on hills like it used
to
> after I changed the caliper.  Do these self adjust or do I have to turn
out
> the piston in order to get a bit more bite on the rotors?
>
> Thanks everyone .... every response is very much appreciated.
>
> Hank 90q20v