Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice

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Tue 4 Oct 2011 23:07
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - squibsquib
I am having problems with the parking brake and rear calipers. One or both of my rear wheels seem to be binding slightly and I am trying to work out what is causing this. I have to pull my handbrake right up in order for the parking brake to kick in and even at that it does not operate efficiently. When I took the car for it's pre-MOT the mechanic said one of the calipers was seized but I forgot to ask him which part. If it was the sliders, parking brake lever or piston. Is there any way to determine this. What would be the best way to fault find what the problem is? Any information would be great.

Regards

Allan
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Wed 5 Oct 2011 14:05
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - Cris_on_the_gas
Best way get the car jacked up and secured on axle stands then look at each brake assembly. Think Nissan use the main caliper to operate the parking brake. you will need a wind back tool to free off the caliper, then once pads and calipers are removed give the caliper a good clean up and check for correct operation. That should do it.
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Wed 5 Oct 2011 14:38
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - squibsquib
Thanks. Do you think I could wind it back with a pair of long nose pliers?
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Wed 5 Oct 2011 18:31
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - Peter D
NO. You will slip and tear the dust gater/cover. Regards Peter
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Thu 6 Oct 2011 00:38
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - squibsquib

Thank you for all the advice. Does anyone know if I can regrease the slides on the carrier of the caliper without taking it all apart?

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Thu 6 Oct 2011 13:08
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - Cris_on_the_gas

Its only 2 bolts to take the caliper off the hub carrier.Just make sure you don't force the pistons right out of the calipers.

Would be worth invest in a workshop manual if you still need more confidence.

As yer working on brakes just be careful what you are doing and make sure everything is put back together properly. Give the car a road test afterwards to make sure all is OK

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Thu 6 Oct 2011 13:11
Nissan Primera P12 - Rear caliper and parking brake advice - gordonbennet

Squibsquib, forgive me but this thing with your Primera brakes seems never ending, is there a proper mechanic anywhere in your area who could sort your brakes out safely and competently, without using a screwdriver as a chisel.

You've got me worrying when i see a Primera behind me now.

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