Rocco rear brake imbalance

Discussion in 'Scirocco' started by bazzagolfgti, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. bazzagolfgti Forum Member

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    Got a Rocco with a brake imbalance on the rear only on the hand brake is it a simple case of adjusting the handbrake cables

    Not seen the car yet as it's a mates and he ain't got a clue when it comes to getting his hands dirty lol
     
  2. Jon Olds Forum Junkie

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    Jack the rear beam so both wheels come off the ground. Pull the handbrake half on, try turning the rear wheels to compare. Increase the handbrake setting
    by two clicks, compare etc. Adjustment is at the base of the lever, two m6 nuts, one per side to get balance
    Jon
     
  3. Jon Olds Forum Junkie

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    Obviously shine a torch in there to check the levers move at the caliper, bit wd40 never hurt
    Jon
     
  4. mr.brown

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    99% the Scirocco will have rear drums. Remove the drums on both sides and check shoes/drums for wear. Check that the mechanisms are all functional and the wheel cylinders aren't seized or leaking.
     

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