Rear brake calliper removal HELP

[will lesslie]

Hi guys,
I seem to be having a problem with a slightly sticking hand brake that leaves the rear brakes slightly on, I have ordered a new set of brake pads, master cylinder, and new set of callipers. As i am new to the inboard brake scene can someone give a detailed description on how to get all of this out..
V/R
Will

[Beatle]

Buy a shop manual Will.  They are not expensive (Haynes etc).   Have you tried adjusting the rear pad to disc clearance? This is a regular task on an Alfetta.   You should rarely, if ever need to adjust the actual handbrake cable.

[dfrye]

A full rebuild of the calipers is possible, and this is the best way to go if you have a sticking handbrake, but you will find there is a circlip/retaining ring that seems impossible to remove. A small holed through the side of the caliper is the easiest way to remove it. You also want to make sure the outer adjuster is good with little slop. I got many years out of the rear calipers when I did the full rebuild but the time that went into it in hindsight would have been much more than buying a full reconditioned set.

//dean