I've notice with my Laser that even with the car jacked up and the spring hanging down that the handbrake cable seems to rest on top of the spring. The car has been converted to single leaf. The cable and all linkages are free and in good condition.
I just wondered if this was correct as I would have thought that with the suspension moving up and down in use this would chafe the cable and possibly even slightly apply the handbrake. Would it be worth putting a small sleeve over the cable to stop it getting frayed?
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Re: Handbrake cable
Hi,Paul G wrote:I just wondered if this was correct as I would have thought that with the suspension moving up and down in use this would chafe the cable and possibly even slightly apply the handbrake. Would it be worth putting a small sleeve over the cable to stop it getting frayed?
Wouldn't the handbrake cable move up and down with the suspension? The handbrake cable on mine isn't touching the spring, however, there is only a little clearance, maybe a few mm.
Andrew.
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Re: Handbrake cable
Just figured out why the problem is there - the bush in the centre of the diff is almost completely worn away. Handrake rod dancing about all over the place. New polybush being ordered!
Cheers Andrew for your reply.
Cheers Andrew for your reply.
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Re: Handbrake cable
Hi Paul,Paul G wrote:Just figured out why the problem is there - the bush in the centre of the diff is almost completely worn away. Handrake rod dancing about all over the place. New polybush being ordered!
Great, a nice easy fix. It's a shame that the poly bushes are so expensive for what they are....
Andrew.
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Hi Paul,Andrew 2.8i wrote:!
Great, a nice easy fix. It's a shame that the poly bushes are so expensive for what they are....
Andrew.[/quote]
Yes they are rather dear for what they are. Can't find a rubber one listed so going for the flow flex one at £11.95. How they justify charging an additional £4.95 for postage for a silly little bush is beyond me. I know ebay take a cut and they have to pay for the envelope and someone to label it but even so!
Re: Handbrake cable
Yes they are rather dear for what they are. Can't find a rubber one listed so going for the flow flex one at £11.95. How they justify charging an additional £4.95 for postage for a silly little bush is beyond me. I know ebay take a cut and they have to pay for the envelope and someone to label it but even so![/quote]Paul G wrote:Hi Paul,Andrew 2.8i wrote:!
Great, a nice easy fix. It's a shame that the poly bushes are so expensive for what they are....
Andrew.
Some people charge ridiculous prices for shipping these days and all I can think is they're just adding a bit extra on top for themselves.
Re: Handbrake cable
I could have supplied a supeflex one a hell of a lot cheaper than that but then I was never asked.
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Re: Handbrake cable
You must be used to this by now...Caprigear wrote:I could have supplied a supeflex one a hell of a lot cheaper than that but then I was never asked.
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Re: Handbrake cable
I'll ring you on Tuesday as I hadn't finished shopping around and need a few other bits as well.Caprigear wrote:I could have supplied a supeflex one a hell of a lot cheaper than that but then I was never asked.
Regards Paul.