StevieB
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 05:46 PM |
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Handbrake cable alternative
Hi,
Has anyone come up with a lighter weight alternative than the sierra handbrake cable - IMO it's a bit long and fairly heavy.
Any chance a standard bike cable could be used or would it be far too likely to break, and if so, has anyone come up with any suitable replacements
for the spring cover on the original?
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RazMan
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 06:06 PM |
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How about doing away with the handle AND cable, replacing them with a linear actuator and a switch on the dash?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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StevieB
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 06:21 PM |
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We should probably make the general assumption from this point that I'm a bit of a technical numpty and am actually struggling with several
aspects of the simple Indy build!
Sounds like a good idea though - what would I need/where could I get the kit?
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RazMan
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 06:34 PM |
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Perhaps a linear actuator is not such a good idea after all  It will entail fabbing up some bracketry, along with some basic wiring but some sort of
strain limiting switchery. They are commonly used in aircraft for pulling on cables and stuff like that ..... and can pull over 1000N so you need to
be sure you limit them or they will simply rip out whatever they are connected to 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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bodger
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 07:42 PM |
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Get the car built & SVA'd first. Then if you still want to muck about with it do it as a winter project.
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StevieB
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 08:33 PM |
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I just want the plain, simple mechanism, just wondered if anyone had replaced the outer steel cable on the sierra item.
I have noticed that the breather hose from my R1 airbox is about the same diameter, so maybe something along those lines could work...
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shades
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| posted on 14/5/07 at 11:16 PM |
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I have used what I think are two golf cables...
Thanks
Adrian
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