95 GTI VR6 The parking/emergency brake doesn't always want to come back on the passenger side caliper. If I get under the car and push it with a screwdriver it moves back into position. seems like the return spring is weak or something. Is there a simple fix or do I have to swap out the caliper ?
Sticking parking brake
Sep 03, 2003
4 Replies
Cable or new caliper.
Could be binding anywhere along the line.
Do you lube the cable?
Use graphite as it won't gum up.
Is there a dispensing tool for cables? I recall something like that where you can attach it to the end and it pushes the lube into the cable. Any brand name come to mine? Anyone?
easy way to check. Disconnect the cable from the caliper and move the arm manually. If it doesn't return, the spring is weak or seized. You could try freeing it up but I think you might need a new caliper.
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