Parking brake sticks on sometimes

Ark :D

Goblin Guru
Howdy guys. So I have the parking brake option with the Solstice calipers and I've found that occasionally, my parking brake sticks on because one of the rear calipers stays tight even after releasing the parking brake handle. I end up having to tap on the caliper with a long screwdriver and hammer, then it releases immediately. One of two things going on ... I haven't figured out which one it is yet.

1) The spring is too weak to return the caliper
2) Perhaps a little paint got into the mechanism when I painted the caliper

I guess where I am going with this is, are replacement springs for the parking brake on Solstice calipers, even sold anywhere? Or perhaps a shot of some kind of lubricant into that spot on the caliper might help?

Just looking for some input. Thanks!
 

lksohm

Well-Known Member
This happens with mine as well. Only my drivers side will stick and it isn't always. I have new cables and calipers aren't coated. Maybe these rebuilt calipers aren't the greatest.
 
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