Handbrake problems VTR - Please Help

1. Morris008 L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Shetland Isles Posts: 76 Black Mk2 VTR

   #1 16th August 2011, 22:15

   Im having problems with my handbrake on my VTR and need some help.
   
   When i pull the lever there is absolutely no handbrake at all
   I stripped the rear brakes and could see the cable moving at the caliper but it wasnt apllying the brake. Im not entirely sure how it works but the caliper piston wasnt moving one bit when the cable did.
   
   Im just wondering if anybody has had this issue before or if you could suggest something that might be the problem. Many thanks.
2. Morris008 L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Shetland Isles Posts: 76 Black Mk2 VTR

   #2 18th August 2011, 19:23

   No ideas anybody? Sorry im desperate, im going away soon on a ferry so the handbrake will be pretty essential ):
3. hallett L-plater Joined: Jul 2010 Bognor Regis, West Sussex Posts: 30 Black Mk1 Saxo VTR

   #3 18th August 2011, 19:35

   It probably needs adjusting, the only problem is its underneath the exhaust heatshield, but if you loosen it so you can see the mechanism you should be able to adjust the nut until the handbrake works nicely
4. Morris008 L-plater Joined: Dec 2010 Shetland Isles Posts: 76 Black Mk2 VTR

   #4 19th August 2011, 22:40

   Yeah i tried that a while ago but maybe it needs doing again. I'll check tomorrow, thanks for your help
5. beaver28 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 suffolk Posts: 819 wicked red furio

   #5 19th August 2011, 22:57

   i would say the calipers are seized. pull the rubber cover back from around the pistion and squert wd40 in there. you know the rear caliper pistions twist back and not just squeeze? just try working in back and forward if its tight.
   
   also make sure the caliper is sliding freely
   
   hope that helps