Independent Renault Forums banner

Laguna II handbrake cable stuck to caliper?

4K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by  TTT 
#1 ·
Currently swapping the shot rear calipers for refurbed ones, but the handbrake cable appears to be stuck into the hole in the caliper...? How to free it?

 
See less See more
1
#4 ·
Water ingress in the rear footwells had caused the metal "guide pipes" for the handbrake cables to rust and disintegrate, so that was the reason why I couldn't get the new cables in. The foam insulation under the carpet were soaked in water. As far as I can tell the floor metal doesn't even have surface rust, only discoloration from rusty water! Perhaps the guide pipes has acted as some form of offer anodes?

Anyway, the local dealer quoted me £23 for new ones. Could have been much worse I guess :)
 
#5 ·
When you fit the new cables put a bit of grease on the part of the cable that goes into the hole in the caliper then they will come out easier in future.

Simple common sense advice, I know, but you would be surprised how many people assemble parts dry.




Cheers.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Privelege
#7 ·
I'm hoping the tips eventually get back to some of the garages around here, as most of the cars I've seen have never had it done.

Disc retaining screws put in dry is my pet hate :steam:




Cheers.
 
#10 ·
Everything I put back together gets greased or Oiled, probably over the top a bit but it's nice to know it will be easy to get things apart again.



Cheers.
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top