Parking brack won't release on left wheel

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03-03-2020, 04:28 PM
Jeff's First FFR

Parking brack won't release on left wheel

Hello all,
Here I am again. Got the driveshaft to adapter bolt situation fixed. However, for a long time the left rear brake caliper has been sticking after using the parking brake. The little coli spring seems not strong enough to pull the cable back. I tried re-routing the cable to avoid tight bends but still the brake sticks and I have to pry the return spring.up to release the parking brake. Maybe need a new cable. Or...is there a stronger spring to overcome the friction of the cable?
Hope to hear soon,
Jeff
03-03-2020, 05:00 PM
michael everson

try removing the cable and see if it still does it. If it does you might need a new caliper. If it doesn't you need to reroute your cables or find a place to attach a return spring to that caliper.
Mike
03-03-2020, 06:22 PM
cv2065

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I put a piano spring in there to pull it back. Can't take credit for the idea, but works great!

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03-04-2020, 03:06 AM
Jeff's First FFR

Thanks, I was thinking about such a spring. Re-routing didn't work.
Jeff
03-04-2020, 02:46 PM
AC Bill

I wonder if this was the same cause for the sticking?

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...tiple-calipers