Handbrake not working on one side

[wrx_lou]

Vehical is a 91 GTI pulsar.

The handbrake doesnt clamp down on one side. The cable is fine but the arm that it attaches to pulls almost all the way to the stopper without activating the brake and then jams in that position. I'm thinking that theres something loose inside the caliper where it connects to the piston. Has anyone had this problem and fixed it, or should i just pick up a cheap second hand one?

I know where I can salvage parts from a stripped X1r model, but I can remember if they have disc's or drums on the rear. Anyone know?

[Guest]

we branching out into the nissan world now :P

i cant help you, but sure someone can

my brain isnt working atm, but im sure you can also get breaks off a few of the other model nissans, just cant remember which ones.

-smurff

[Guest boostcut]

if your heading to tga anytime soon man, il have a look aty it for you...

[Guest boostin]

Sounds like a stuffed caliper to me. Try pick a part or your local wrecker.

[wrx_lou]

 boostin said:

Sounds like a stuffed caliper to me. Try pick a part or your local wrecker.

foot brakes work sweet, just handbrake is farked. Thinking that would be a whole lot easier though.

[Guest]

Handbrake not working on one side? Is this the side thats facing you when your discussing the next mod to your subaru with her? ;D

[Guest boostcut]

is it a drum or caliper? as the nissans have a caliper that does both foot and handbrake. theres a bolt it the back to adjust it and to re assemble it and you need a pair of long nose pliers to wind the piston back in...

[wrx_lou]

 boostcut said:

is it a drum or caliper? as the nissans have a caliper that does both foot and handbrake. theres a bolt it the back to adjust it and to re assemble it and you need a pair of long nose pliers to wind the piston back in...

yeah its the caliper one. I'm pretty sure i know where your talking about, The bolt comes out of the caliper and turns sqaure. The arm slips over that and a nut and spring washer keep it in place. Ive take the nut off but it seems pretty solid. I could pry the arm off but i was sorta worred about breaking it.

I'm not sure how youd go about adjusting I pulled and twisted the bolt and it did nothing.

[Guest boostcut]

under the bolt theres an allen key drive. that adjusts the piston out.