RE: AD V7 #41: 164 handbrake problem

["Rajko Sabo, Slovenia" <RAJKO@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Subject: 164 handbrake problem


In Alfa/Digest V7 #41 Jak Doskow wrote:

>     i just got a serious surprize, what i expected to be a
>     cable replacement looks like it needs that as well as 2
>     new rear calipers in order to have an operational handbrake
>     again.   
>     is there anyway to get this system to function again without
>     buying the replacement calipers?    

I have got the problem with the handbrake a day before going on
vacations. I went to a mechanic, he lifted a car and discovered
that the right shoe is blocking. He stroke a few times with a
hammer to release the brake but for repair he said he would need
a day. So I went on vacations without operational handbrake, 
namely I was told to avoid using it and if it blocks again to
release it with a hammer.
Since I was on vacations in Italy I wisited Alfa Romeo service
where I was told that the new shoe brake part is "expensive, 
about 460.000 LIT ($260) but it had never been changed before, 
usually it can be repaired".

When I came back home, I had the shoe renewed ($70).

Rajko Sabo
Rajko Sabo, Slovenia
90 164 QV Zender
81 Renault 18 TL
e-mail: rajko.sabo@domain.elided
Personal Web page: www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/2350
My Alfa Romeo page: www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/2350/alfa_romeo.html

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