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handbrake help
whitstella - 23/7/11 at 07:42 PM

hi

i'm just about to start work sorting out the handbrake and need some help. the cables are fitted to the rear (sierra rear caliper/disc set up) and run to where the handbrake will be located. i've got 2 cable and no way of connecting them to the handbrake (there is a round eye to fasten too) what part am i missing.

cheers peeps

Davg - 23/7/11 at 07:49 PM

Sounds like you are missing the horseshoe thing as can be seen in the attched.

RS Cosworth 4wd Sierra Handbrake Cable | eBay

cheers D

whitstella - 23/7/11 at 09:05 PM

hi ok is there anyother way i could solve my problem without the horseshoe bit??????

cheers

stevegough - 24/7/11 at 07:08 AM

quote:
Originally posted by whitstella
hi ok is there anyother way i could solve my problem without the horseshoe bit??????

cheers


A bit of DIY bending and clevis pins - couple more pics in my archive under 'Handbrake'.
Cables secured using a blob of weld - didn't work too well - parted as I arrived for my IVA test...DOH!
Mark II securing was using the inner brass bit from standard electrical 'choc-block' connector.

HTH, Steve.




matt_gsxr - 24/7/11 at 08:07 AM

For attaching cable I have found this u-bolts to be very good for the job.

e-bay for:
Wire rope grip U-bolt clamp

Cheap and work well (you can get them in loads of places, such as local hardware).

Matt