Rear brake caliper

Danielpsmith · Apr 8th, 2021, 20:08

Hi all I’ve got a sticking hand brake on the rear off side of my c30 d5 57 plate, I’ve looked at new calipers was seeing are they a standard size across the c30 range. Thanks a lot

Daniel

iainmd · Apr 9th, 2021, 18:22

Are you sure the caliper is at fault. Often on these cars the handbrake cable corrodes within the cable sheath causing it to fail. Have you checked the condition of the rear handbrake cables within the sheaths?

Brimfull · Apr 9th, 2021, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Danielpsmith

Hi all I’ve got a sticking hand brake on the rear off side of my c30 d5 57 plate, I’ve looked at new calipers was seeing are they a standard size across the c30 range. Thanks a lot

Daniel

I can recommend A&A core for caliper refurbishment, really good price for rebuilt calipers and will powder coat them in the colour of choice for free.

I can also say that after one sticking caliper it is not uncommon for another to fail very soon after.

Danielpsmith · Apr 9th, 2021, 19:18

Cheers both for the replies the n/s was replaced just before I bought it 15 months ago, I only noticed yesterday it was dragging when first used from cold for a couple of miles the wife never noticed.

And the wheel is really black with brake dust compared to the others, I’m going to have a look tomorrow so may be able to free it up but was preparing for the worse and replace it but will let you know cheers again.

iainmd · Apr 10th, 2021, 16:33

I've used Bigg Red for caliper refurb on my Nissan Elgrand and would recommend them for refurb work.

Danielpsmith · Apr 10th, 2021, 16:59

Thank you again for the reply I’ve been messing with it today the handbrake is all good so I think the caliper piston is sticking but it has warped the disc massively as well.
So going to need discs,pads and a caliper, my brother works for a parts company so he’s going to sort them out and I’ll fit them this week cheers again and will update once they are changed.

StatusRed · Apr 11th, 2021, 08:49

280mm is the rear caliper size. Also used BiggRedd, cheapest way to fix it though is to go buy a used one off eBay, clean it up a bit and refit - it will probably work. You can get them for about £15 each.

Danielpsmith · Apr 18th, 2021, 12:28

Just an update new discs and pads and the caliper fitted, all sorted drives better than it ever has nice and smooth and no more sticking brakes cheers all for the help and replies.

Daniel

exdido · Apr 18th, 2021, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Danielpsmith

Just an update new discs and pads and the caliper fitted, all sorted drives better than it ever has nice and smooth and no more sticking brakes cheers all for the help and replies.

Daniel

Out of interest how much did it cost you to replace disk and pads? Looking to sort out mine soon. Cheers

Danielpsmith · Apr 19th, 2021, 21:54

My brother got them trade at £25 all in so wouldn’t be much more I wouldn’t of thought they are not Volvo but they work well.

Apr 8th, 2021, 20:08	#1
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Rear brake caliper Hi all I’ve got a sticking hand brake on the rear off side of my c30 d5 57 plate, I’ve looked at new calipers was seeing are they a standard size across the c30 range. Thanks a lot Daniel

Apr 9th, 2021, 18:22	#2
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Are you sure the caliper is at fault. Often on these cars the handbrake cable corrodes within the cable sheath causing it to fail. Have you checked the condition of the rear handbrake cables within the sheaths? __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Apr 10th, 2021, 16:33	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I've used Bigg Red for caliper refurb on my Nissan Elgrand and would recommend them for refurb work. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Apr 11th, 2021, 08:49	#7
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	280mm is the rear caliper size. Also used BiggRedd, cheapest way to fix it though is to go buy a used one off eBay, clean it up a bit and refit - it will probably work. You can get them for about £15 each. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Apr 9th, 2021, 19:18	#4
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Cheers both for the replies the n/s was replaced just before I bought it 15 months ago, I only noticed yesterday it was dragging when first used from cold for a couple of miles the wife never noticed. And the wheel is really black with brake dust compared to the others, I’m going to have a look tomorrow so may be able to free it up but was preparing for the worse and replace it but will let you know cheers again.

Apr 10th, 2021, 16:59	#6
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Thank you again for the reply I’ve been messing with it today the handbrake is all good so I think the caliper piston is sticking but it has warped the disc massively as well. So going to need discs,pads and a caliper, my brother works for a parts company so he’s going to sort them out and I’ll fit them this week cheers again and will update once they are changed.

Apr 18th, 2021, 12:28	#8
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Just an update new discs and pads and the caliper fitted, all sorted drives better than it ever has nice and smooth and no more sticking brakes cheers all for the help and replies. Daniel

Apr 19th, 2021, 21:54	#10
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 13:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	My brother got them trade at £25 all in so wouldn’t be much more I wouldn’t of thought they are not Volvo but they work well.

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