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Sticky Handbrake

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Sticky Handbrake

Post by Davz » Sat May 26, 2018 12:18 am

Searched the forum for a "how to" on servicing the handbrake but couldn't find anything.

I have a sticky handbrake with the nearside not freeing off staright away when the lever is released, it does release with a clunk when I reverse off the drive and then squeeks for about 10ft. Thinking that a good clean, lube and new springs will sort out the problem.

Has anyone else done this job? Any tips or pics?

Is this the correct kit or should I go for another make?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Matching-OE- ... SwqVBZX9gZ

Advice much appreciated!
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Sticky Handbrake

Post by Ewazix » Sat May 26, 2018 8:32 am

Unless you know the shoes are recent you might consider replacing them whilst you are in there cleaning and greasing everything, bit fiddly but worth doing. Make sure you get a pic of the set-up in place as it can be tricky to recall which way around everything goes back! :)

Pelican have a good guide to replacement and adjustment
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticl ... cement.htm
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticl ... usting.htm
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Sticky Handbrake

Post by ph001 » Sat May 26, 2018 1:17 pm

Yeh, the shoes don’t really wear but they do corrode which eventually leads from the brake lining material coming off the backing plate. If you are taking them off I would replace for what they cost.
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Post by Silverzedtom » Sat May 26, 2018 2:06 pm

First thing to try is re bedding in the shoes and drum.

Drive down a quiet road at 30 mph with the hand brake up a few clicks for 80m.

That should clear any corrosion on the braking surfaces.
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Post by Davz » Sun May 27, 2018 4:51 pm

cheers guys, I was going to have a lok at this week while on hols, but the weather forecast is pretty poor this week (thunder and lightening at the mo!) so may have to put this off. If I get round to doing it i'll put some pics up.
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