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Mk3 Mondeo Handbrake

Jonah11
Jonah11
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Hi all. Could anyone tell me how to free up the handbrake it's decided to stick on and make a right racket. Thanks.

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    its a common problem on the mk3 for the handbrake levers at the rear calipers to seize up, you can try cleaning and lubricating the levers but this sometimes does not cure the problem and some people have had to replace the calipers, this may not be the problem but its a good place to start.

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    Handbrake cables tend to seize eventually on these too ( replace as a pair )

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    Cables most likley partially siezed,

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    In my experiance it's the near side rear that seizes, had to change that caliper on 2 of my mk3's and done a couple on mates too

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    Hi guys been away hence no reply. Thanks for the advice. Got under the car yesterday and the drivers side levder would stick on. A good scrub and bit of wd and the iob is sorted. Thanks

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