Re: Handbrake not working - calipers out - rear brake out??

[trishab@interwebb.com (Trisha Blethen)]

Avinash Chopde wrote:
> 
> My hand brake just stopped working, and according to a
> mechanic, the rear calipers are "stuck", and need to be
> replaced.
> 
> I did not think much of it, since everything else (including
> normal brake) was working ok.
> 
> But now I am wondering, what does "calipers" stuck mean?
> Do they get stuck in an open or closed position? Does this
> also mean that I've basically lost my rear-braked, and when I
> push the brake pedal, it only works on the front brakes?

How do you mean the hand brake stopped working?  Does it not hold the
car?  I have seen the cables stretch and break........

If the calipers were stuck open, you would have horrid brakes under
regular braking, if they were closed, you'd have lots of smoke and a car
that would barely move.