markyb
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 02:18 AM |
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drum conversion query
probably a numpty question but want to be sure - what type of sierra handbrake cable should I get for a rear drum conversion kit ?
am I right in trying to source a disc compatable one ?
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marc n
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 07:20 AM |
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hi mark
yep you want a disc brake sierra handbrake cable
cheers
marc
please email rather than u2u
direct workshop email ( manned 8am till 6pm )
www.mnrltd.co.uk enquireys to :-
chrismnrltd@btinternet.com
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 08:37 AM |
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yeah but the damn thing will be too long, so you'll have to fit a new end on it. MK engineering can supply the end piece.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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indykid
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 10:13 AM |
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or cut it in the middle and use cleats.
tom
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worX
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 11:50 AM |
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as above...
Stevequote:
Originally posted by indykid
or cut it in the middle and use cleats.
tom
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markyb
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 12:24 PM |
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cheers everyone - now a few more questions
what is a cleat ?
where do I get them ?
anyone any pics to show me how they work etc ?
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tegwin
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 02:15 PM |
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I soldered a nipple on the end of mine, but it was a pain in the arse..
If I were going to do it again I would aim to use a two piece cable like the one in the polo.....it has threaded sections on one end so you can adjust
which cable gets more tension at the handbrake lever end....might make getting the balance right for SVA a bit easier
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whitestu
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 03:36 PM |
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For my drum brakes I cut the cable to length and mig welded and end on it.
It hasn't come off yet.
stu
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indykid
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 07:12 PM |
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here's the picture again. i really should put it in my archive......... it's probably getting on for appearing in 6 threads now
they're from b&q, next to all the wire rope stuff strangely enough.
EDIT : it is now in my archive
 
handbrake join with cleats
tom
[Edited on 7/3/08 by indykid]
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worX
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| posted on 7/3/08 at 08:05 PM |
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I wrapped BOTH my ends around the semi-disc/puller type thing and then used two cleats on either side, therefore clamping the slipping motion from
both sides...
Steve
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markyb
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| posted on 8/3/08 at 12:51 AM |
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the picture definetely helps - cheers
now I know what I am looking for and what I am supposed to do with them !!!
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