Stuck handbrake ?

[Tintop]

Will pull forward but definitely stuck , any suggestions Bled the front brakes but still soft ,need to go again

 

[S0updragon]

I could be completely wrong but I thought handbrake is cable operated rather than hydraulic. Don’t think bleeding brakes would free them if they’re stuck on. I’ve never actually tried to pump brake pedal with the handbrake on to know if brake pedal would feel spongy. Hopefully someone will chip in with something more helpful than my gibberish lol

 

[Panky]

If you haven't already done it back the adjusters off a bit.

 

[Neil T]

Had the same problem last year and it was one of the hand brake cables seized !

 

[colinthefox]

If it's a seized handbrake cable take a look at this thread https://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/threads/stiff-handbrake-cable.9784/

But don't use the cable if it has broken strands at either end.

 

[Tintop]

If you haven't already done it back the adjusters off a bit.

I done the adjusters panky , it was the front wheel shoes that caused the problem , I adjusted it and the van now moves freely , unfortunately one of the new brake cylinders broke off at the bleed nipple , castiron , i reckon there was a hairline crack in it , sht quality ,, the system wouldnt bleed before it broke I may have to strip the old one and put parts from new broken one into it , can it be done ? I am peeeed off , so took a break from it for now. Wont allow me to post a picture of broken cylinder , its saying file is to large ,, anyhow thks for ur help

 

[Tintop]

If it's a seized handbrake cable take a look at this thread https://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/threads/stiff-handbrake-cable.9784/

But don't use the cable if it has broken strands at either end.
[/QUOTE thank u I got it sorted

 

[Neil T]

Best thing to do if you can walk away and take a little break then next day you will have new enthusiasm “hopefully”

 

[Panky]

I done the adjusters panky , it was the front wheel shoes that caused the problem , I adjusted it and the van now moves freely , unfortunately one of the new brake cylinders broke off at the bleed nipple , castiron , i reckon there was a hairline crack in it , sht quality ,, the system wouldnt bleed before it broke I may have to strip the old one and put parts from new broken one into it , can it be done ? I am peeeed off , so took a break from it for now. Wont allow me to post a picture of broken cylinder , its saying file is to large ,, anyhow thks for ur help

As long as they are the same internal diameter and the bore on the old cylinder is not scored or rusty then yes, you can use the new internals in the old cylinder.

 

[Tintop]

Thanks panky , does the cylinder just unscrew to open?

 

[Panky]

The piston and seal should just pull out with a little persuasion.

 

[Tintop]

The piston and seal should just pull out with a little persuasion.

Cheers mate,