2003 Ford Galaxy garage fitted a nsr new caliper for mot a year ago, since when handbrake has been very poor. not excessive lever travel.

Car: Ford Galaxy
Year: 2003
Variant: 1.9tdi

Categories: Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres

Car failed MOT 2 years ago for poor nsr handbrake.
It failed again last year & a new caliper was fitted, but handbrake still very poor.
Lever travel was adjusted up, so not too much lever movement.

Posted: Dec 2, 2023 (4 months ago)

Peter Burgess

Points: 2

You got to strip down and cleaned out rear pads , check all moving freely / sliding in calliper , lubricate touching points as needed , check h/ brake cable and h/ brake linkage is not seized or sticking and operating as it should , then rebuild

Posted Dec 2, 2023 (4 months ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,727

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2003 Ford Galaxy garage fitted a nsr new caliper for mot a year ago, since when handbrake has been very poor. not excessive lever travel.

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