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Jeff400w
06-11-2009, 08:49 PM
Can anyone tell me what the weight that mounts to the e-brake linkage on the rear caliper is for?
NebWS6
06-14-2009, 02:30 PM
Can anyone tell me what the weight that mounts to the e-brake linkage on the rear caliper is for?


it's a counterweight
Jeff400w
06-14-2009, 07:53 PM
What is it's function? Is it for the proper operation of the e brake or to stop vibration of the rear calipers or something ? I know it seems like a stupid question.
NebWS6
06-21-2009, 03:58 PM
What is it's function? Is it for the proper operation of the e brake or to stop vibration of the rear calipers or something ? I know it seems like a stupid question.


I assume it is used for the e-brake operation, to counter balance the tension when you pull up on the e-brake handle....but I had my calipers apart to get them powdercoated and now when I pull my e-brake it doesn't work anymore....:shiner:
Jeff400w
06-22-2009, 08:49 PM
Did they work good before? Mine has never worked very well and the right won't release completely without help from a screwdriver. With an A4 I just don't use them.
NebWS6
08-02-2009, 12:44 PM
Did they work good before? Mine has never worked very well and the right won't release completely without help from a screwdriver. With an A4 I just don't use them.

yes mine did work good before, so I am kind of pissed that they don't anymore and I can't figure it out.... when I get back home I will have to go thru the whole brake system again to see what the problem is.