Isuzu Trooper Owners Club UK™

joe.ford · * Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 35 Location: Braintree, Essex

hello

I think this is a common fault with the mk1's, but has anyone managed to keep the handbrake working?? Mine gets tightened, works for about 2 weeks, then gradually stops working.

and the rear pads still stick, even after changing the calipers. Hense the whale song each time I reverse (which I actually like, gives me old girl character) Laughing

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But it'd be nice to have a handbrake Twisted Evil

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harald · * Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 42

check brake cables they can rust inside when the plastic sleave brakes down

SJP · * Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 15

I too replaced the calipers and pads with little discernable effect.

Now I just avoid parking on hills, and adjust when an MOT is due Rolling Eyes

Breach · ** Joined: 18 May 2003 Posts: 116 Location: Middlesex

I had the same problem and fitted new calipers, pads and both end brake cables from the caliper as they had both seized.
I believe there are about 5 parts that make up the hand brake cable.
My hand brake has been working ok now (fingers crossed) for a couple of months.

Martin