15 replies to this topic

[davveep2]

Hi i cant get my hand break to hold the car still it bearly works and makes a weird creaky noise
Its so bad i can actually drive the car with it on
i tryed tightning it but is hardly holds the car i dont think the calipers are seized and honda dont think its the cables... any ideas?
it failed mot as partly because of this last week
all help apprecated thanks

[flyinsoloEU8]

how are the pads , have you stripped down the brakes to see everything is ok and free, the springs on the back of caliper are moving freely etc.

where did you adjust it from.

[Slick Rick]

Ive got a similar problem with mine! I can pull the handbrake up and the car still moves fine also the discs are pretty dull and pitted. Could it be seized calipers or something?

[flyinsoloEU8]

can be many things, seized pistons, seized caliper slides , seized springs for hinging the cable. the piston could need adjusted up aswell as the cable.

[Järppä]

Good rear brakes service and adjust.
New pads, greasing, cleaning and right kind of adjust to the pistons, handbrake cables check and adjust.

My handbrake works good but i use it every week. little tip: Use while driving example when you come traffic lights.

[davveep2]

i adjusted it from the hand break in the car where else can i adjust it ? thanks for the help so far lads

[lukethelaw]

http://type-r-owners...n-EP3-Handbrake

duno if this helps its the how to for adjusting the handbrake.

Luke

[davveep2]

http://type-r-owners...n-EP3-Handbrake

duno if this helps its the how to for adjusting the handbrake.

Luke

i tryed this but still same thanks

[flyinsoloEU8]

the piston screws forward and back in the caliper you want to wind it right out so its a hard squeeze geting it over the pads also check the spring at the back of the caliper , lever a screwdriver into see it moves freely enough if not thats your problem.

[davveep2]

new pads and still the same but i will try the caliper piston idea thanks

[Gus-ep3]

Hi mate.

You have to reset the callipers.
To do this you need to loosen the adjuster bolt at the handbrake lever right down till its on the last threads, then pump the footbrake quite hard 20 - 30 times, then screw the adjuster nut back up till it holds the car after about 4 - 6 clicks.

[davveep2]

Hi mate.

You have to reset the callipers.
To do this you need to loosen the adjuster bolt at the handbrake lever right down till its on the last threads, then pump the footbrake quite hard 20 - 30 times, then screw the adjuster nut back up till it holds the car after about 4 - 6 clicks. http://epcivic.com/f...tyle_emoticons/default/icon_thumbup.gif

prefect http://epcivic.com/f...tyle_emoticons/default/icon_thumbup.gif all sorted now thanks

[Gus-ep3]

No probs buddy. http://epcivic.com/f...tyle_emoticons/default/icon_thumbup.gif

[Millsi]

Oh ill have a go at that, Mines shocking too! holds the car but it doesnt put any resistance on if you apply it while driving! http://epcivic.com/f...tyle_emoticons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif

[kPATm]

I need to try this my Handbrake is pants