Brake problem

[swiftkick21]

Hi,

Refering to my prev. post on an MOT failed golf tdi :-

It failed on handbrake - holds one side but not the other (8%). The tester said it's a common problem on golfs due to it using the caliper as the handbrake. Is this true? Do rear calipers seize a lot on these?
Just asking because changing pads / discs etc I'm okay but calipers / bleeding / cable adjusting I know nothing about and don't have the equipment. I've got the front of the car up at the moment so can't look at the back for a couple of days but does anyone know if the brake cable can be adjusted and how as I don't have a manual? I'd buy one but -
1. I'm tight!
2. I've already spent over £200 and am about half way!
3. Would rather adjust than renew.

Cheers everybody

[Boardboy]

I've had the handbrake cable arm seize on my MKII. I sprayed plenty of plusgas on the arm (avoiding the disk/pads) and moved it about with a spanner. It would last for a while but would seize up again. I eneded up replacing both calipers. It's not that painful'a'job. I used a hose clamp and a bleed kit.
I don't think adjusting the cable will cure your problem.It'll be seized were the arm is on the caliper. Cable adjustment is down behind the handbrake cable for future ref.
regards Boardboy