V40 handbrake

m d cooper · May 23rd, 2018, 11:10

V40 1.8 GDI 2001 I have replaced the rear discs pads and calipers but still have the handbrake not going back to the stop on the right hand side;the cables move freely so could it be just a case of 1 cable has stretched? m. many thanks m cooper

flyingtech55 · May 23rd, 2018, 20:51

Sadly this is quite common and is normally a defective caliper. Folk like Antz or Gatos can normally help you out.

HTH

Tim

ITSv40 · May 23rd, 2018, 21:24

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Originally Posted by flyingtech55

Sadly this is quite common and is normally a defective caliper. Folk like Antz or Gatos can normally help you out.

HTH

Tim

On a new caliper ?

bobthecabbage · May 23rd, 2018, 21:39

Have the callipers got springs on them?

I think phase 2 have springs on them for this reason.

I forget the technical bits about the rear callipers but I know you shouldn't move the levers before they are installed. If you do there is a procedure to reset them that involves something like partially winding the piston out and then winding it all the way back in.

gatos · May 24th, 2018, 09:35

If both calipers arms where the handbrake cable attaches too are moving freely, then most probably stretched cable. You can easily find out by removing the centre console and checking the joint between the handbrake rod and the cables. There is a pivot bracket where the cables attach to. It should be horizontal both with the handbrake engaged and disengaged. If it is at an angle then one cable is stretched

May 23rd, 2018, 11:10	#1
m d cooper New Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2018 11:11 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: yeovil	V40 handbrake V40 1.8 GDI 2001 I have replaced the rear discs pads and calipers but still have the handbrake not going back to the stop on the right hand side;the cables move freely so could it be just a case of 1 cable has stretched? m. many thanks m cooper

May 23rd, 2018, 21:39	#4
bobthecabbage Premier Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2020 21:26 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Plymouth	Have the callipers got springs on them? I think phase 2 have springs on them for this reason. I forget the technical bits about the rear callipers but I know you shouldn't move the levers before they are installed. If you do there is a procedure to reset them that involves something like partially winding the piston out and then winding it all the way back in. __________________ '04 V40 1.9D

May 24th, 2018, 09:35	#5
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	If both calipers arms where the handbrake cable attaches too are moving freely, then most probably stretched cable. You can easily find out by removing the centre console and checking the joint between the handbrake rod and the cables. There is a pivot bracket where the cables attach to. It should be horizontal both with the handbrake engaged and disengaged. If it is at an angle then one cable is stretched __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

May 23rd, 2018, 20:51	#2
flyingtech55 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 12:18 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ayrshire	Sadly this is quite common and is normally a defective caliper. Folk like Antz or Gatos can normally help you out. HTH Tim

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