Handbrake caliper service ?

Handbrake caliper service ?

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gas mart 1

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181 posts

110 months

Monday 20th April 2020
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While the rear brakes are removed , is there any way of checking the efficiency of the handbrake calipers to self adjust, also should the internal mechanism be oiled / greased or serviced in any way. .
cheers
martin

adam quantrill

11,604 posts

256 months

Monday 20th April 2020
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Hard to check actual operation but it is worth taking off the cover, clean out all the old grease, make sure the ratchet works, and the springs are OK, re-grease, paint the cover with hammerite and reassemble.

gas mart 1

Original Poster:

181 posts

110 months

Monday 20th April 2020
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Thanks Adam, I will take the covers off and have a look.
Cheers
Martin