Frisco Legacy Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hello friends, (I'm new to the forum) I have a 1998 Legacy my sister gave me (2.5 n/a) wagon. It's pretty worn out but I like it so I'm gradually fixing what needs it. I did the rotors and pads, front and rear last week at a by-the-garage in Montreal. The job went well (a few hiccups - but nothing major) Two nights ago, my was driving and informed me the hand-brake has no effect. Like it's disconnected. I didn't mess with it at all - just pulled the rear rotors off - came easily. I just wondered if anyone knows an obvious: "oh yeah, what happened was this..." I had never done rear-discs before. I did the rear drums on my 1982 VW vanagon - that sucked. Next on the Legacy I need to replace oil pan gasket, and auto-transmission gasket. And I have a leak somewhere in the cooling system - don't know where yet. Lastly, C.E.L. is on, and the radiator fans are going full time. So I'm also looking for a OBD2 scan tool - of anyone has a recommendation. Hope you're having a great weekend, vinnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Will the rotor still easily come off with the hand brake up all the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frisco Legacy Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hi, I haven't tried removing rear-rotor with hand-brake engaged. I did the rotors/pads in a pay-by-the-hour garage (on a lift) I won't be able to get back in there for a few days at least. I suspect the handbrake lever would have no effect on the rear drum/shoes... it's disconnected. Or cut... or something. I hoped that someone knew of a ... littler clip or clasp on the e-brake cable that comes loose - by accident - while touring with rear calipers. I didn't even notice the e-brake cable when i was working the brakes... I was more worried about getting the rotors off without a hang up on the shoes. When they came off easy - I thought I was free and clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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