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jeremy.coker · ** Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 59 Location: UK

Finally - after replacing the rear calliper and
then the left rear brake cable she eventually passed on
her 5th Attempt.

Though the experience has blotted me so much that
I'm thinking of selling 'IT'.

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markymoan · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 18:57 Post subject:

Never give in never surrender, its just a brake mate Smile

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jeremy.coker · ** Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 59 Location: UK

Agree totally,

Though it's a shame rear brakes 'r' a pain.

but got MOT - so relieved Shocked

markymoan · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 19:04 Post subject:

Take the new one back off for next year Laughing

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jeremy.coker · ** Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 59 Location: UK

Caliper was exchange unfortanetly

Perhaps the rear mechanism could do with a re-design
by a group of members and perhaps engineer these re-designed
items Idea

Though I doubt if it'l be a money turner

jonkem · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 0:16 Post subject:

The big issue with the rear calipers seems to be lack of care throughout their lives. They don't do a lot of work so people never look at them until they stop working. Fronts get worked so they get looked after.

The handbrake is cr*p, but what do you expect with so many levers, cables & wheels and all controlled by a handle cut off an umbrella Smile

How much was the cable by the way?
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1994 KZJ70 Cruiser (currently filling the garage and causing some head scratching)
1988 MKI 3.1td Hybrid Van (Ex Bobtail)
1991 SWB Fronty 2.8td Hybrid
2000 Astra Estate (work)
2006 VXR Astra
MK1 SR Nova

jeremy.coker · ** Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 59 Location: UK

Umbrella is a good comparison...

Cable was £39 without vat.

jonkem · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:24 Post subject:

Thats exactly what I paid last time for and ADL cable. The price made me think about a bit more maintenance!
Was the old outer sheath split?
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1994 KZJ70 Cruiser (currently filling the garage and causing some head scratching)
1988 MKI 3.1td Hybrid Van (Ex Bobtail)
1991 SWB Fronty 2.8td Hybrid
2000 Astra Estate (work)
2006 VXR Astra
MK1 SR Nova

jeremy.coker · ** Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 59 Location: UK

Cable looked new'sh
And no sign of wear.

But totally seized up inside.

Looks like it would be a good 'plan' to strip off the rubber protector
and coat in grease then recover,

should then be a permanent or near permanent fix ????

Don't know though may try it Exclamation

jonkem · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:21 Post subject:

A good description of what might be a common fault with the handbrake. I would suggest pulling the rubber sleeve back, getting as much grease in as pos. & then putting the rubber back in place. I'll probably try that as well.
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1994 KZJ70 Cruiser (currently filling the garage and causing some head scratching)
1988 MKI 3.1td Hybrid Van (Ex Bobtail)
1991 SWB Fronty 2.8td Hybrid
2000 Astra Estate (work)
2006 VXR Astra
MK1 SR Nova