[s-cars] Sticky handbrake problem

[chris chambers]

Found the link, it's in the FAQ on S-Cars.org

http://www.s-cars.org/postnuke/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=149&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

HTH
Chris


--- chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Tony,
> 
> Just an FYI, it's a known problem for the "cam" in the caliper
> that actuates the parking brakes to stick; even on "new" which
> are actually rebuilt calipers.
> 
> If I can find the link to a write up I'll post it.
> Basicly you unhook the cable at the caliper, remove a couple
> bolts and slip the cam out where you can clean it with emory cloth
> and rease it so it turns easily.
> 
> HTH
> Chris 
> 
> --- Tony Curran <tony.curran at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> 
> > Have changed caliper, carrier, cables, rotor and pads and still
> have
> > a
> > sticky handbrake problem. Generally only occurs if car has been
> > standing for
> > a while. If I'm driving around stop, apply handbrake, let it off
> then
> > drive
> > again, then it doesn't stick. If I park on slight grade, like my
> > driveway,
> > for a period of few hours then handbrake sticks.
> >  
> > Running out of ideas!
> >  
> > Tony
> > 96 S6
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> 
> 
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> 
> 
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