Ford Cougar - rear brakes

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Thu 2 May 2013 00:24
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - 2nddan1

Having changed the rear calipers and pads I find the handbrake comes up over twice as far [seven clicks] than before. The set up is self adjusting like mondeo, any ideas will be grateful

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Thu 2 May 2013 09:25
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - Collos25

If the system is working ok then pull the handbrake on and off a few times and it will set itself.

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Thu 2 May 2013 09:32
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - elekie&a/c doctor

Engine running,foot on brake pedal,cycle handbrake lever up and down until you get a good feel.hth

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Thu 2 May 2013 10:34
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - scotmech

If the handbrake levers on the calipers ar not returning fully to their stops the calipers will not self adjust

One caliper at a time hold the lever back on the stop and get someone to press the footbrake a few times and do the same with the other caliper

If this gives a good hand brake the levers or the hand brake cables are partially siezed or their is not sufficient free play in the cables to let the caliper levers return to their stops

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Fri 3 May 2013 07:50
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - 2nddan1

If the handbrake levers on the calipers ar not returning fully to their stops the calipers will not self adjust

One caliper at a time hold the lever back on the stop and get someone to press the footbrake a few times and do the same with the other caliper

If this gives a good hand brake the levers or the hand brake cables are partially siezed or their is not sufficient free play in the cables to let the caliper levers return to their stops

Thats good advice but still not working, I will change the handle if they dont bed in-thanks

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Thu 2 May 2013 21:23
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - 2nddan1

Tried this but still the same cheers

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Thu 2 May 2013 21:22
Ford Cougar - rear brakes - 2nddan1

Tried that but still the same -thanks though

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