Nissan Primera P11-144 handbrake problem
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Topic: Nissan Primera P11-144 handbrake problem
Posted By: Dawek
Subject: Nissan Primera P11-144 handbrake problem
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 12:14pm
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Hey guys, the problem is that when I pull the handbrake (about 8 clicks) and jack up the car I am still able to rotate the driver side wheel (not as easy as when the hanbrake isn't pulled). Any ideas how to repair it?
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Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 12:44pm
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Either the handbrake mech is in need of repair ie new or rebuild caliper or it's the cable that's stretched or partly seized going to it.Ideally it should be adjusted so the wheels slightly drag on the first click. ------------- |
Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 12:47pm
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A lot of times you can work the caliper by the handbrake after cleaning it up and using some oil down the pivot area. ------------- |
Posted By: Dawek
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 2:45pm
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So that means I need to unmount the caliper, right? Is it an easy process?
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Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 2:50pm
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Not needed if you want to try and free it up first,just oil it after cleaning around the spring area and work the handbrake a few times then repeat.Then check to see if the handbrake holds that wheel better than it was,the handbrake should feel better too. ------------- |
Posted By: Dawek
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:03pm
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Ok, that sounds better :D What oil do you recommend to use?
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Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:22pm
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wd40 it first then after you have worked the handbrake a few times drop add a bit of 3 in 1 oil to it. ------------- |
Posted By: Dawek
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2017 at 6:50am
| Thanks, but unfortunately we don't have 3in1 oil in my country, so i suppose any multi-purpose oil should be fine, right? |
Posted By: p11primeragt
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2017 at 12:51pm
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Yes ------------- |
Posted By: dutch-pete
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2017 at 8:00pm
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Looks like it is the piston. Happened 4 years ago for the first time. It is a APK (MOT) failure so I did the same, WD40 WD40 WD40 (or any penetrating oil). It will work again for a couple of weeks and after a year before the MOT the same procedure. Always cheaper then changing the whole brake piston.
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Posted By: Dawek
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2017 at 6:52am
That seems to be a MOT-proven technique  Thanks
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