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Thanks for the reply gregers. I have already done a search but very little info on the handbrake. Cheers KK

Hi Guys I wondered if anyone can help me understand the handbrake adjustment mechanism on the rear calipers of my 1996 Galaxy GLX 1.9 Diesel. Its just failed its MOT on "park brake efficiency" Whats happened is that the rear, passenger side handbrake has seized (somewhwere). I whipped the caliper off thinking that the sliding pins had probably stuck, as this happens all the time on my motorbikes, but although one of the pins was 'sticky' rather than stuck, I don't think it was stuck enough to cause the problem. Looking at where the cable attaches at the back of the caliper, it looks as though there is some sort of screw mechanism (possibly with a ratchet as well) which works the piston forwards as the brakes wear. First question is "am I right so far?" I really would like to strip and grease both sides so the next question is "How?" I have seen what I believe to be a similar system on a Citroen Xantia that I used to have, where you had to screw the piston back to fit new pads, however the piston on the Galaxy doesn't seem to want to turn and I'm afraid to force it. Is there anybody out there who has stripped the handbrake mechanism before? Any help would be appreciated Thanks KK

Hi Guys As a newbie to the Galaxy world I am hoping someone can help with a problem. The windows on my Galaxy insist on closing themselves!! I first noticed this when we had a warm day and I left the sunroof open when I went into the shops. On my return the sunroof was shut! I thought " I must be losing it" thinking I had intended to leave it open but had actually closed it. On the second occasion I took particular notice and sure enough when I returned, it was closed again. "Quirky" I thought but not really a problem, BUT, as the weather has got progressivly warmer, we have been out for a few Sunday runs and sitting in the car with the ignition off and the windows down, after a few minutes they start inching their way back up again. I also noticed that today when I closed the drivers window it was constantly clicking when completely shut. Backing it off a fraction stopped it. There is also some strange noises coming from the sunroof switches area. Its annoying but not life threatening but what I am concerned about is, it either flattening the battery if not used for a while or burning something out. Has anybody else come accross this. Any help appreciated.. Thanks KK