Handbrake Problem

[BennMurray]

When I apply the handbrake, the passenger side locks up but the drivers side doesnt. However, when I take the caliper and disc off (on the drivers side) I could see the caliper piston coming out which is good when I apply the brake. When I apply the handbrake though, the opposite happens, the piston doesnt move at all. Dont understand why this is happening. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you

 

[BennMurray]

Heres a photo of the piston, when the handbrake is applied the arm turns - meaning that the cable itself is fine (not snapped) but doesnt seem to force the piston out in any way

 

[MicKPM]

Handbrake mech is either seized or is shot... It's pretty common tbh. It's quicker to buy a refurbished Bosch/Lucas item I'm afraid and just replace your faulty unit.

Mick

 

[BennMurray]

thought that would be the case, will take it off 2moro to see if its salvagable or not!

 

[BennMurray]

Just took it apart, cleaned it up but its awkward to put it all back together again. Does anyone know how to do it? I've got a feeling that the piston might have to be taken out??

 

[BennMurray]

anyone got a clue how it goes back together??