hand brake spring in caliper

if the hand brake is disconected at the caliper, the part that is suposed to pivit does not. What can be done to get it working? I sprayed fluid film in it but didn't help.

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if the hand brake is disconected at the caliper, the part that is suposed to pivit does not. What can be done to get it working? I sprayed fluid film in it but didn't help.

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Keep soaking it in a penetrating fluid, being careful not to get any on the pads, and keep working it. I know my brake guru really made a point of making sure I got the the sliders and pins really cleaned and lubed when we changed my brakes. Presumably the problems you're having is why. (Thanx Kev!)

thanks but the pins are great. just the lever for the handbrake is seized. I'll keep working it though and hope it works in. Anyone else have an idea? anyone have an exploded view of the rear caliper? How does that spring come out?

I have not had great success in freeing up the emergency brake pivots on rear calipers. Usually when they seize, the best fix is a new caliper. You can try soaking in penetrating fluid leaving for a few hours and then working back and forth. Repeat this a few times.

With rear disc brakes it is very important to use the handbrake all the time to prevent this from happening.