Removing handbrake mechanism
Now the fun bit.
the threaded rod it held behind two circlips and the bottom of the caliper.
the first circlip has spring pressure and VERY limited access.
Again I used a small screwdriver to remove the clip (couldnt actually get circlip pliers long and thin enough to get it out.
I used a deep socket (12mm) and a clamp to take some tension off the circlip
once removed you will be able to remove a cup, A spring and a washer (washer is usually stuck to the bottom so be sure to remove it)
you now have to remove another circlip... this time you will have much more room.
once out you will be able to pull the threaded rod out. along with it will be a thick circle of metal.
before been able to remove the leaver, you will need to pull out a "slug" of steel that you will see at the bottom of the caliper (on the hole you just removed the threaded rod from) it will be held in with thick grease.
once out you will be able to twist and pull the leaver out of the caliper body.
There is a seal on the end of the threaded rod, and a dust seal pressed into the caliper body where the leaver is. both should be removed and replaced as new ones are included in a seal kit.
Dust seal:
threaded rod seal
Rest coming soon with more photos
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