Handbrake Cable

Handbrake cable doesn’t release properly on the rear-left of the car.

If I manually release the cable on the calliper and try again it engages fine with two clicks of the handbrake but refuses to release properly. I’ve greased the calliper and given it a wobble back and forth but to no avail.

What to try next without spending money? )

Kindest Regards
sinlessUK [1.6 FSI Sport]

Take a look here:

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?16129-Rear-wheel-not-rotating


Regards
Mike

Mike.M said:

Take a look here:

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/showthread.php?16129-Rear-wheel-not-rotating

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this thread is over drum brakes, when the FSI has rear discs and calipers.

I think the mechanism that adjusts cable tension vs. pads wear can wear/seize, and the only cure is replacing the caliper.
Aftermarket ones aren't that expensive (less than 100£ each)

Thanks for the info guys.

Thought I might have to go down the new caliper route.

More expense

Kindest Regards
sinlessUK

Think I found the problem. Someone has overtightened the metal cable ties that hold the cable to the body of the car (near the rear jacking point) and in the process split the plastic sleeving causing water ingress & rusting. New cable I presume....

sinlessUK said:

Think I found the problem. Someone has over tightened the metal cable ties that hold the cable to the body of the car (near the rear jacking point) and in the process split the plastic sleeving causing water ingress & rusting. New cable I presume....

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Update
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Was indeed overtightend metal cable ties. Handbrake cable x2 supplied and fitted @ £110 inc VAT