Handbrake won't go to service position

[JagRigger]

Anyone had this / how did you solve it. Can't move the rod to the rear. Stuck solid

[troutybrown]

Anyone had this / how did you solve it. Can't move the rod to the rear. Stuck solid

What rod you talking about?

[JagRigger]

This one - should push to rear, and engage lock so I can get the cable on

[troutybrown]

This one - should push to rear, and engage lock so I can get the cable on

Wasn't there a reset tool for that?

[JagRigger]

In the past it's moved using a hammer handle, then lock with the clip at the rear ( haynes say 'using a suitable tool ' ) Now totally immobile

[troutybrown]

I take it you have the lever off and you've pushed the fixing down then tried the piston at the same time

[JagRigger]

Yep

[troutybrown]

Yep

I suppose other than taking whole assembly out a bit of lube plus some short sharp taps and see if it budges.

[JagRigger]

Tried that, lube, clamps, impact.......... took the spring off and clouted it. Nada. Trouble is now I cant connect it to the cable again as I need that extra inch or two

[troutybrown]

Tried that, lube, clamps, impact.......... took the spring off and clouted it. Nada. Trouble is now I cant connect it to the cable again as I need that extra inch or two

Always the way get over one problem to create another it's a time where another pair of hands are required.