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Hello, I have a returning problem with my Dino Coupe 2400. The rear right handbrake gets stuck and overheats. Normally I roll out with the car monthly - even in winter - and the cable has already been switched. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance.
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Re: hand brake

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Try to lube the actuation mechanism at the brake.
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Re: hand brake

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Tobi does that mean "lubricate"? Where exactly?
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Re: hand brake

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Hi, the same thing happened to me. If I gave it a few taps of a hammer, it would unjam. It is probably the handbrake mechanism in the rear calliper. It's a pain, but you likely need to take it appart and clean it all out. In my case, the o-ring behind the plunger had deteriorated and gotten jammed. I had previously rebuilt the caliber, but not the actual lever in the back of the calliper that operates the mechanical E-brake. You need to pull it out of the rear piston if you want to check the o-rings there.

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Re: hand brake

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On my Dino, just the lever where the cable is attached was stuck. I did not dismantle anything. I just lubricated it with spray oil.
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Thank you guys, will do... First the lubrication then the dismantling. If it does not change do you think I should get a new caliper/cylinder with the O ring if it happens again, or can it be rebuilt somehow?
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Re: hand brake

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Also tried spraying with cleaner and lubricating with WD40, but it didn't work for long. Of course, you should try that first, maybe all that is holding yours up is gunk. Here are a couple of pics of the offending part. It is the rear piston that also houses the lever for the E-brake. When that is pulled, a lever pushes against the other piston, compressing the caliper. There are small o-rings on the lever shaft that prevent fluid from leaking. They had deteriorated on mine. Once the caliber is appart, you need to use a vise to compress the spring to remove the key that holds it in. Then you work your way down and remove the circlip holding the bottom piece into the piston.
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Re: hand brake

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Wow Dario, that is more than enough, thanks!
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