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 spaniel
Junior User  Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #1
i just had an mot done and it has failed on the brake load sensing valve and hand brake efficiency. i know how to free up the sensing valve but was wondering if this is causing the handbrake problem.the bloke at the garage said to take the drums apart and clean out the brake dust but when i got outside i realised they are discs on the back. the hand brake cable shouldn't need adjustment it doesn't come up to high. |
 Posted 14th Aug 2010 at 19:41
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allesclar
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sheffield Registered: 17 May 2009 Posts: 4,254 Status: Offline |
Post #2
if the mechanic said you need to clean out the drums and you have discs, i would really consider taking your car else where  ________________________________________ Team allesclar ® |
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Posted 14th Aug 2010 at 19:59
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kit
Seasoned Pro  Location: Location: Location: Registered: 22 Jan 2009 Posts: 2,394 Status: Offline |
Post #3
name and shame the garage who told you that. I beg of you!________________________________________ Racing driver, fighter pilot, astronaut, compulsive liar. |
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Posted 14th Aug 2010 at 20:09
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spaniel
Junior User Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #4
yeah i know but not alot of help really, guess i'm gonna have to get the load sensor sorted and try a few hand brake turns |
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Posted 14th Aug 2010 at 21:55
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sixysix
Seasoned Pro  Location: London Registered: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 2,659 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Spray lots of WD40 on the spring valve and wiggle it about until it moves freely.Make sure disks and pads are all ok. Right before you take the car in for retest, drive round the block with the handbrake lightly applied (a couple of clicks should be alright). Now watch it sail through the efficiency test  If all the above fails, check that your drums have not fallen off the car   ________________________________________ My Pugrun 2007/2009 video clipsTake a look Pugrun 2007...Lose yourself  Xbox Live ID: Marksixysix (Forza 3, Forza 4 PES 2010, COD 6/MW2, WRC 2010). PSN ID: MarkSixysix ( DiRT 3 GT5, NFS:Hot pursuit). P1 Diablo red 6 gone but not forgotten  |
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Posted 15th Aug 2010 at 02:12
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #6
You can tighten the handbrake cables up by a couple of turns too.________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 15th Aug 2010 at 17:27
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #7
I wouldn't touch the handbrake travel till you sort the load sensing valve, its likely that the discs are just all rusty and it may not need adjusting at all.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 15th Aug 2010 at 17:39
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spaniel
Junior User Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #8
i have been under there today and it was moving freely, i have sprayed some wd40 on anyway but it seems ok.i had a thought now i am home and could it be that the part that pushs the lever out is not working properly? (sorry but don't know alot about the brake set up but am trying to learn) |
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Posted 15th Aug 2010 at 21:22
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #9
it might be that the bit attached at the lower damper bolt isn't located properly, have seen many garages get this wrong.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 15th Aug 2010 at 22:12
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spaniel
Junior User Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #10
not too sure what your talking about but will get onder it tomorrow and have another look |
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Posted 15th Aug 2010 at 22:47
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spaniel
Junior User Location: margate Registered: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #11
i have had a look today and got someone to press the brake for me but the load sensor arm isn't moving, as it is not seized then it must be the piston that pushes it that has gone. i have nver had to change one of these before so any advise or guides would be good |
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Posted 16th Aug 2010 at 23:48
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