CapeCodTDI
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I have a 96 Passat and not sure how to adjust hand brake. Pads and rotor are ok. Hand brake barely holds when pulled up fully. I have some ideas but don't want to make it worse.
I have a similar problem on my 1998 A3 Jetta. I didn't think there were A3 TDI Jettas with rear disc brakes (my Jetta has rear drums). Is the same adjustment mechanism that is prone to failure on the calipers also used on drum brakes? Just curious...thanks.Wypij said:Have been to a shop to check alignment, tie rods condition, etc. today.
Talked to the mechanic about my hand brake issue. Got lucky, as he turned out to be an ex-dealership technician knowing these cars quite well. He pointed to either partially broken cable (thus stretching) or more likely to a damaged caliper (problem with automatic alignment). When I suggested getting a caliper repair kit his answer wasn't very encouraging. He said: "on customer requests we tried to rebuild those many times, but never got satisfactory results with this kind of an issue. Better start looking for a replacement".
Oh well... will look into it anyway. When I find something I will report back.
-Marius
No, they are a completely different design.Beowulf said:Is the same adjustment mechanism that is prone to failure on the calipers also used on drum brakes? Just curious...thanks.
That's what I assumed. Thanks.Wypij said:No, they are a completely different design.
What issues did you have with yours? Parking brake related or plain leaks? Did you take any pictures worth posting? Is there anything special to watch out for when taking them apart?Lug_Nut said:Rebuilding B4 rear calipers isn't that difficult. I did my wagon's rears in PererV's driveway in a few hours one afternoon. The first time (previous sedan) took a bit longer due to it being my first time on the VW rears.