I need more Rear Disc E-brake help!!!! and a VENT

[michael.leach at lmco.com (Leach, Michael)]

I have done some more investigation and have some more questions about my
now operational E-brake.  The calipers were just replaced on warranty from
the local Advance Auto Parts  I removed the cables from the brakes and they
move fine so the cables are not the issue.  I then removed the return
springs and manually actuated the e-brake levers until they where against
the stops.  At this point I could tell that they where somewhat closing but
not enough to completely stop the rotors from spinning. My concern is
whether the new calipers are bad or would a hydraulic issue cause this.  The
E-brake levers seem to move very easily with little resistance.  The brakes
have been bled completely and seem to be acting fine. The brakes work and
the pads seem to be right where they should be just barely touching the
rotors when the brake is not applied.

Any ideas?  I do not want to replace the calipers again unless I have a
pretty good idea that it is the problem.  Not to mention I just spent  a day
getting them painted before I installed them.  

Has anyone else used these rebuilt calipers from a local store and what is
the failure rate of the e-brake on a freshly rebuilt set?

Anyone with kids will understand the frustration of having the car up on
Jack Stands for almost a week now since I only get about 20 minutes a night
to work on this before I have to go back in and change a diaper, help with
Math homework, or get my butt kicked in PS2 games by my son.  Monday I had
to stop because my 10 yr old daughter decided to play in the driveway with
cleats on slipped landed on her head was temporarily knocked unconscious and
then got a trip to the ER with my wife for a CT scan.  She is fine...just a
really big bump
  
It seems that every job I take on with my cars takes forever!!  At least I
always seem to complete it ...even the 1 month Passat ignition fiasco

At this rate I will be ready to put it away for the winter by the time it
passes inspection.

Thanks for any help you can give

Michael Leach
MH-60R Integration and Test
Lockheed Martin Federal Systems
Owego, NY 13827
607-751-7542
FAX 751-6198
michael.leach@lmco.com <mailto:michael.leach@lmco.com>