[s-cars] Dragging Brake

[Douglas Fifield]

Guys,

Pulled both rear wheels this AM and moved the lever where the e-cable
attaches.  Both moved easily.  I think that Dave called it with
something making the e-cable stick in the sheath.  Would have thought
new cables would have been better behaved.  So for now, I will not use
the e-brake until things warm up.

d.

On Dec 8, 2007 2:25 PM, Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Also could be the calliper mechanism is not springing back after handbrake
> is released. There is a write up somewhere on how to do it - I've done it a
> few times now so can have it done in under an hour.
>
> Have you checked the wear on the pads - is it time for a change. I have the
> same problem right now an notice the pads are about shot and may be that's
> part of it - cable is too far out to return properly.
>
> Tony
> 96 S6
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: December 8, 2007 1:23 AM
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> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Dragging Brake
>
>
>
> Yeah... symptoms of water in ye 'ole e-brake cable housing.? One of the most
> annoying Audi attributes.
>
>
>
> The water gets in there, freezes around the cable causing resistance.?
> Result is a sticking rear brake.? Based on your description, this is what
> you've got.? Jack up the rear, and take a suitable prying instrument to your
> rear caliper... where the cable attaches.? Pull the lever in the direction
> of the wheel, and that will release the brake.
>
>
>
> Since water can and will get in, your best bet is to refrain from using the
> e-brake during wet and below freezing weather.
>
>
>
> Sad but true...
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Douglas Fifield <douglas.fifield at gmail.com>
> To: S List <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 9:45 pm
> Subject: [s-cars] Dragging Brake
>
>
>
>
> So, now that we are in the deep freeze up here in Frostbite Falls, I've got
> a dragging brake on the passenger rear.  The emergency brake handle doesn't
> have the right feel to it.  Not enough resistance when first applied.
>
> I replaced the cables just a year ago, so I am surprised to find the brake
> sticking.  Might there be something else at play here?  How does one
> diagnose the cause of a sticking brake?
>
> It's too f*kin cold to be wrenching on a car right now.
>
> D.
>
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> Douglas in MN
> 95.5 Audi S//6 Avant
> 73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank
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Douglas in MN
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73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank