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Thanks for replies, I have got some replacement calipers which I will be fitting today as it looks like it will not be raining! Can someone remind me of the torque setting for the brake hanger and the guide pins please? seatkid, thanks for that link - helped me to decide it probably wasn't worth the saving. SilverBeast, I would agree with your last comment - it seems that is the reason for it sticking. cheers

It is not the cable sticking, definitely the caliper. cheers

Hi My handbrake sticks on. This has largely occurred since I replaced both discs and pads a while back. I have freed it up just by releasing it at the rear caliper (with a hammer!) and then pulling it on again and then repeating this a number of times. Of course, this isn't fixing the problem as it lasts for a few weeks and then it sticks again. As for a permanent fix - is this a case of changing the calipers or new seals or something else? I am not sure if I dismantle the handbrake part, to try and clean up whatever is causing the sticking of the rear caliper, if I will affect the hydraulics (obviously I know it will if I change the calipers). Can anyone advise? Thanks for any help

Had to do this to my 04 a few weeks back. It seized up after not being used for a week!

I have searched but can't find an answer to this: I have a 54 plate Galaxy Ghia 130ps TDi. I want to wire up 13pin tow electrics. I bought a plug in kit but it was for the pre-facelift model. Now I am more than able to remove the plugs on the cable I have and splice it into the normal wiring (although I would probably fit a y-cable using some connectors from Maplins). Anyhow my questions are: 1. Are there any relays etc that I need to fit/change as well? 2. Will I need to use VAGCOM to do anything? Thanks