Re: The right rear caliper questions

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <3.0.1.32.19981023204504.00730afc@mail.cfm.ohio-state.edu> Dave Conner writes:

> It's usually the autoadjuster on the handbrake jamming - solution is to
> fit the Ford part numbers I posted last week.

> The springs...where are they on the car?
> Are these springs located at the handbrake handle?
> I believe there are springs on the caliper but I'm thinking those aren't
> the ones.

No, they are.

> I have a problem with non functioning e-brake and assumed the cables are
> rusted up inside.  But maybe I've got other problems.

Could be.  Easy to see from underneath.

> Anyway, I've never rebuilt brake calipers but may get with it soon.

Fiddly business.  Don't forget that the rear pistons _screw_ in and out.

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