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Handbrake cables stretching
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Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Jul 15, 2024 9:29 am ]
Post subject:  Handbrake cables stretching
A while back I had to replace my original LH cable due to damage.
New one stretched. Old RH one is fine.
So I put a 10mm spacer under the LH cable's nut and adjusted it. A year later it's stretched again and the little spring is just about fully compressed.
Are these handbrake cables all still rubbish or are they better now?
I need a new pair....
Hydrolastic ones.
Author:  Bill B [ Mon Jul 15, 2024 4:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Handbrake cables stretching
I replaced the cables on a rebuild about 7 years ago and, other than brake shoes settling in, haven't had any stretching issues.
Have fitted a new pair to the current rebuild but it's not on the road yet to test them.
Both sets from Karcraft.
Author:  68+86auto [ Mon Jul 15, 2024 8:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Handbrake cables stretching
If it continues to be a problem maybe Flexible Drive can make them.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Jul 16, 2024 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Handbrake cables stretching
Thanks guys I will get a pair from Karcraft.
I might lengthen the handbrake lever arms in the drums so there's less need to reef it up hard.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Handbrake cables stretching
I have just bought a pair of hydro ones from Karcraft. Stickers say made in the UK. Will fit in a month or so.
Author:  TartanRed [ Sat Aug 17, 2024 8:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Handbrake cables stretching
I might have a good used pair of they are any use to you Kev?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Handbrake cables stretching
Thanks for the offer but I will fit these two, they should be fine. It's not a daily driver now, I'm retired. :mrgreen:
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