Re: [alfa] 164 hand brake puzzle

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Val,

BTDT.  The problem is likely the self-adjusting mechanism in the rear
calipers.  They become corroded and will not move to allow for the spring to
take up the slack each time the handbrake is used.  The fix is to remove the
cylinder clean and lubricate.  You can also replace the caliper.  Search on
the 164 digest for a full explanation.

Don
----- Original Message -----
From: Valery Danilov <valdanilov@domain.elided>
To: <alfa@domain.elided>
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 12:19 PM
Subject: [alfa] 164 hand brake puzzle


> The handbrake on my '91 164S doesn't hold well at all. I've inspected the
> pads/rotors (like new), adjusted the slack out of the cable, and still
after
> full engagement the ca r wil slowly creep if parked on the hill. The hand
> brake lever doesn't have a solid feel of other cars, it feels very
"springy"
> on engagement. What is happening?!
> Thanks,
>
> Val
> Seattle
> P.S. anyone aware of a hydrolic shop in Seattle arae that can re-produce a
> high pressure PS hose?
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