[s-cars] brake adjusters

[Ian Duff]

Chances are the e-brake cables are now long tubes of rust as well. Getting to where they attach to the bottom of the e-brake handle is one of the bigger joys of urS ownership. It's possible without actually removing a section of the exhaust, but barely. Be aware that they are slightly different lengths, too, so try to do one at a time, and match length as you replace.

-Ian.

On 04 Oct, 2012, at 10:40, Jerry Scott <jerryscott at wispertel.net> wrote:

> Thanks Fred.  I guess that's why my pedal travel has gotten so long, since I
> have not been using the e-brake.  The adjusters seem to be stuck, so I
> presume I'll have to take out the rear pads, try to break them loose by
> turning them in, then work the e-brake to get the proper adjustment.
> 
> Jerry
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred Munro [mailto:munrof at sympatico.ca] 
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 6:46 AM
> To: 'Jerry Scott'; 's-car list'
> Subject: RE: [s-cars] brake adjusters
> 
> Jerry;
> 
> On the UrS cars the rear brake adjusters only activate when the emergency
> brake is applied. Regular use of the e-brake will keep the rear brake pad
> clearances correct and will help keep the e-brake mechanism free. The
> mechanism is prone to getting "sticky" if not used, particularly in rust
> belt areas.
> 
> HTH
> 
> Fred Munro
> '97 S6
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Scott
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 PM
> To: 's-car list'
> Subject: [s-cars] brake adjusters
> 
> Does anybody know how the rear brake adjusters work?  Do they adjust when
> using the emergency brake or do they adjust when backing the car and
> applying the foot brakes?
> 
> 
> 
> Jerry
> 
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