V50 Brakes : Weak Handbrake

[Lumpkin]

Originally Posted by IainG

Hi




Just worth a quick last check again the hand brake lever on that calliper is still returning fully to hit the stop. Any tension in the cable or lever not returning fully will stop the internal adjuster operating.
I actually took my calliper piston apart to see how it worked. 15 mins to take it apart and 2 hours to get it back together!!
Very simple inside, just a loose coarse thread adjuster that is allowed to turn if the piston moves when there is no tension on the handbrake lever. If there is any tension on the lever/ cable it can't turn and adjust.

Worth a one last check.
But easy to replace the calliper if needed.


Iain

I have checked this many times following previous installation mistakes and I confident that lever was returned fully.

Out of interest, I see you can buy repair kits and was wondering if it is worth the time and money or just replace the complete caliper? Prices for a new caliper seem to be wildly different from £35 for an aftermarket model to £235 for a Bosch. Thanks,

[IainG]

Hi
A repair kit might work however I had major issues trying to reassemble mine. Trying to push down a spring collar and then trying to get the internal circling in at the same time!!!
Would have thought the calliper is a Ford item anyway so could open your search possibilities.

I think you said earlier in the thread that you changed one of the handbrake cables? The same side as the problem?
Is there any way that could be causing the issue? A tight bend? Catching on something?
Not sure how you can easily test the cable
Iain

[Lumpkin]

The cable runs and slides freely, so I don’t think that is the cause. I think I’ll just try a new replacement caliper and hope that it will resolve the issue.

[IainG]

Hi
Good luck, sounds correct.
Iain