wylliezx9r
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 03:23 PM |
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Handbrake cable joiner?
Hi everybody,
I'm currently installing my handbrake cable (haynes roadster) I need to shorten the cable, im going to do it at the handbrake end. My question
is does anybody know where i can get a cable joiner to rejoin the cable after I've shortened it ? I have used google etc but have had no
luck.
Many thanks Dan
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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austin man
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 03:33 PM |
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I used the inside of a lerge treminal block clamped it up witht he screws then soldered it to the cable
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 03:33 PM |
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You could use something like this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=50883
on them both, and make a small bracket for the two cables to slot into?
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Davegtst
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 04:27 PM |
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Speak to an AA patrol. They have temporary clutch cable repair kits which have loads of bits and pieces you can use.
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redscamp
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 04:36 PM |
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any good ?
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=0192985
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=4915388
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alexg1965
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 04:52 PM |
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I used some of these (type cable clamp into Ebay). I've got some spares that you can have. Just send me a U2U and I'll stick some in an
envelope. I'd suggest 2 per join.
PK10 CABLE CLAMP 3MM on eBay (end time 04-Dec-10 10:15:46 GMT)
Cheers
Alex
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BenB
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 06:14 PM |
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I used wire cable clamps from B+Q. Cheap and effective though I've heard rumours that some SVA/IVA people don't like them...
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RazMan
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 10:20 PM |
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A slightly obvious question here .... Why not just resolder the nipple on the handbrake end of the cable?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 20/11/10 at 11:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
A slightly obvious question here .... Why not just resolder the nipple on the handbrake end of the cable?
Because its a disc setup and it dosent use a nipple. It uses a hook type thing that I would never be able to get hold of. 
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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Tilo
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| posted on 27/11/10 at 03:25 AM |
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Could you post some pictures?
I'm changing my rear brakes from drum to disc but i'm not sure how the handbrake actuates...
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2cv
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| posted on 27/11/10 at 09:14 AM |
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All you need to rejoin the cable is to drill out a piece of brass bar to the diameter of the cable insert both pieces of cable in and silver solder.
It helps to put a counter sink into the the holes for a nice fillet to form. Job done!
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 27/11/10 at 12:37 PM |
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First picture shows the hook on the rear disc setup. Second picture shows how I connected the cable back together after shortening it. Don't
know if the pictures will come out cos I havnt got an effing clue !
Cheers Dan
[Edited on 27/11/10 by wylliezx9r]
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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Tilo
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| posted on 27/11/10 at 12:47 PM |
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So what it does is to press the pads on the disc, right?
That won't put pressure on the front pads also?
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