Brand New Caliper Issue

[Ardent]

With the handbrake off. Are the pads in contact with the disc? Or at least no more than 1mm gap.

How many clicks on the hand brake?
Spec is 5-8

[ty222]

I've just took my wheel off again and  with the handbrake adjusted as it is there's basically no return on the level it stays Asif fully open.

I have attached some pics one with Hb on and one with it off.

Also attached the brake cable I used, my 2 is a 2000 model but an import.

[ty222]

With the handbrake off. Are the pads in contact with the disc? Or at least no more than 1mm gap.

How many clicks on the hand brake?
Spec is 5-8

With the handbrake off the pads are touching the disk ever so slightly and when the handbrake is fully tight on the adjustment I get 7 clicks

[Ardent]

With the handbrake off. Are the pads in contact with the disc? Or at least no more than 1mm gap.

How many clicks on the hand brake?
Spec is 5-8

With the handbrake off the pads are touching the disk ever so slightly and when the handbrake is fully tight on the adjustment I get 7 clicks

That is about spot on then.
Even when things are correct. Still not great.

[Newbie57]

I has a load of issues with mine last year. I gave up and got the local garage to do

[wotugonado]

7 clicks in total? As you'll need some reserve travel for the Mot test

[ty222]

yes, 7 in total its too hard to pull after that and still isnt on strong enough in my opinion.

[fawtytoo]

Can you elaborate one what you mean by "isn't on strong enough"?

Is it worse in wet weather? Can you physically push/move the car? Will it roll on a hill?

What happens if you release then re-apply the handbrake, say 2 or 3 times? Does it improve each time? I find I have to do this, particularly in damp/wet weather, but will eventually hold fine.

Could it be the pads? Poor quality/compound maybe?

[1979scotte]

Can you elaborate one what you mean by "isn't on strong enough"?

Is it worse in wet weather? Can you physically push/move the car? Will it roll on a hill?

What happens if you release then re-apply the handbrake, say 2 or 3 times? Does it improve each time? I find I have to do this, particularly in damp/wet weather, but will eventually hold fine.

Could it be the pads? Poor quality/compound maybe?

Are you pressing firmly on the brake pedal when applying the handbrake as this helps

[Ardent]

As per the manual.