Rear spring caliper missing
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Rear spring caliper missing
Hello guys. I have a peugeot 307 petrol 1.6v and had it serviced today. My mechanic told me that my return spring on the offside rear caliper is missing. Would want to save money so haven't had it done, he told me it would be okay as brakes are not seizing and advised me to have it done once I need my brakes replacing (which is years from now it time allows). Question is, if I would do it myself, can I source a rear caliper return spring? And how do I put it in? Is it an easy job? Never would I change the whole caliper if possible. Thanks guys!
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
It's only a return spring for the handbrake so if it's working, it's probably OK. Peugeot don't list it separately, but it might be available from a specialist such as Big Red.
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
Yeah mechanic said brakes aren't seizing or sorts. Should I just let it be then? Any repercussions if I dont have it done?
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
Is that spring not needed for the handbrake self adjustment to work?
Most hand brake self adjusters on callipers won't work if the lever is not brought back to its stop by the spring.
Most hand brake self adjusters on callipers won't work if the lever is not brought back to its stop by the spring.
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
Any way I can put it on myself? I tried searching oine and found this on ebay. Is this the same stuff? And is it easy to put in? Cheers bud.
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
It shouldn't be too hard to fit - although it might be a strong spring! There are possible 2 types of brakes fitted, so those might not be the right ones; post up your VIN (It will hide itself) and I'll check what's fitted.
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
Would the lack of a spring be an MOT failure if a tester spots it?
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
Thanks mate. VIN VF3**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
Hope it is an easy fit haha
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
No idea either way!
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Re: Rear spring caliper missing
Yours has Lucas brakes, so those look like the right ones.
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