ph1 172 handbrake not working (help needed) please

[markblack172]

fitted new cables and bled brakes and still wont work on drivers side
just wondering if the arm on the calliper connected to the cable which spins to push the piston wear down and needs replacing,
if so is it a changable part or new calliper time?
hope this makes sense to you
cheers

 

[lewvr6]

I have some trouble on my ph1 172,not had a chance to look properly yet. If your ok with bleeding brakes its probably a good idea to take calipers off give them a good check and clean up. Should also be able to check the lever on calipers in a vice. Change pads when re-fitting also.I remember having same trouble on my mk1 clio rsi,where i had checked and changed everything,but would struggle to get the same bite from the handbrake on both calipers!

 

[markblack172]

cheers mate i have just finished messin arround with the breaks, ended up replacing the caliper in the end bled all the breaks checked the cables pads discs and noticed the lever was moving but worn
only cost me £60 exchange and works a treat now

 

[lewvr6]

Good work! Where did you get your exchange caliper from just out of interest,thats a pretty good price.All french cars with rear discs are terrible for seized calipers,rubbish handbrakes!

 

[tuscan_al]

my rear caliper has just sheared off in half, so also interested in new caliper!

 

[markblack172]

it was from a local auto factors they cost £60 plus vat and £30 exchange
i am more than willing to send them out to you or meet if it is close enough, they are from autosupplies in chesterfield
hope this can help someone out there