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posted on October 31st, 2004 at 01:25 AM
Handbrake Repairs - Thanks....But.....
Thanks for all the recent advice on replacing my handbrake cables......performed the task today, had a few areas requiring much swearing, but I now
have a handbrake again and am happy. Thanks to all!
But......two questions....
- the cable in the drum......the end attaches over the lever in the drum, then runs through a 'claw' and exits out through a hole ('69 bug)....the
only way I could get this to happen was to bend the claw out, and back again....is there another way to get the cable through here? Made a bit of a
mess doing it and it was hard to do.
- Put in 2 new cables (only one had broken), one tightened more than the other, even though I have them set the same pressure on the brake, etc...is
this a problem? I know I need to check the adjustment for a while after putting in new cables...will this eventually work itself out?
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posted on November 1st, 2004 at 05:42 PM
the "claw" should be able to be unbolted from the rear of the backing plate-13mm spanner , then it needs a bit of jiggling to get it out.As far as
the adjustment issue goes I'd like to hear some responses as well.:duh
posted on October 31st, 2004 at 01:25 AM
