no handbrake after fitting pads

[Eastlmark]

Just fitted the new rear discs and pads to my car, wound back the piston as instructed and now find I have no handbrake at all on one side, The handbrake lever moves when operated by hand but feels like it is not actually doing anything. Had a similar problem a few years back and (a local rahter than specialist) garage insisted on fitting a new caliper, infact this is that caliper which has done very little miles since. Am I doing something wrong when winding back to cause this or what? Given up on it for today!

 

[captain]

when i fitted my new rear pads i never had any probs m8 sorry can't be of any help hope u get it sorted

 

[Jamesv6]

The manual doesn't say much more than you are probably already doing.

Fit the handbrake cable to the assembly and the
caliper lever.
Adjust the handbrake cable nut, carry out several tests
and check the setting (1 to 2 notches should move the
caliper lever).
Refit the gear lever cover and the centre console (4
mounting bolts).

Give Fred, Clarkie, Scott a ring?

 

[Eastlmark]

The manual doesn't say much more than you are probably already doing.

Fit the handbrake cable to the assembly and the
caliper lever.
Adjust the handbrake cable nut, carry out several tests
and check the setting (1 to 2 notches should move the
caliper lever).
Refit the gear lever cover and the centre console (4
mounting bolts).

Give Fred, Clarkie, Scott a ring?

Thanks James but I think its not just an adjustment problem as moving the lever on the caliper by hand has no effect on the piston at all. I hate these calipers! got the same ones on the Spider as well.

 

[Eastlmark]

Well, cannot say I nailed the problem.....after a brief look under the rubber boot at the rear of the calliper to check nothing was actually broken,I just started again, removed the pads, got someone to press on the brake pedal to move the piston out again (not too far!) Wound back again, re fitted pads and now have a working handbrake. Also removed the centre console enough to get a few turns on the handbrake cable adjustment nut (not easy with the seat in place). Just hope it doesnt go ping when the MOT'er pulls the lever up. My advice to anyone changing pads is to open the bleed nipple and attatch a pipe and container to catch the fluid when winding back the piston, this will help prevent the reservoir up front from overflowing and alow the piston to wind back easier. If possible also remove the handbrake cable from the lever on the calliper. Not easy if the calliper is in place but if changing the discs, the calliper will have to come off anyway which will allow enough slack in the cable to allow it to be released.