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Sydney
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February 2004
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Re: Corolla SX handbrake problem
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Thu, 13 October 2005 07:16
 
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The disc brake system used on the rear of the SX has a system to automatically adjust itself each time you apply the brakes so in theory you don't need to adjust the nuts near the handbrake handle. Unfortunately, like most brake automatic adjustment systems, they don't always work very well.
I'm not sure, but I think it has a spring loaded split nut built into the piston/caliper that needs to be screwed all the way back in, each time you replace the brake pads. Then, as the pads wear, the split nut will adjusts itself. When you find the handbrake goes out of adjustment, its often due to the spring loaded split nut not working properly.
If you pull off the rear calipers (you don't have to break the hydraulic line) you will notice that the piston has two slots on the top and bottom of its front face. If you make a tool from a piece of water pipe (cut it in a way so you have two mating bits pointing out that match roughly with the slots - then drill a hole in it so you can turn the pipe with a long screwdriver through the hole), you can screw the piston back all the way back in. Then, put it all back together and pump the brakes and operate the handbrake a few times and the handbrake will adjust up at the caliper. The nuts on the cable near the handbrake handle are for final adjustment only.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Toby
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Corolla SX handbrake problem
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Revs | Tue, 11 October 2005 12:19 |
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Dale_ta22 | Tue, 11 October 2005 23:43 |
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Revs | Wed, 12 October 2005 02:52 |
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Dale_ta22 | Wed, 12 October 2005 03:23 |
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Revs | Wed, 12 October 2005 11:13 |
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towe_001 | Thu, 13 October 2005 04:11 |
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Re: Corolla SX handbrake problem
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tobyoste | Thu, 13 October 2005 07:16 |
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Stretch | Thu, 13 October 2005 11:37 |
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Revs | Fri, 14 October 2005 11:37 |
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mk1sc | Fri, 14 October 2005 22:54 |
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Re: Corolla SX handbrake problem
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Revs | Sat, 15 October 2005 06:24 |
