We are using a MK3 Cortina rear axle, does this use Allegro cables ? Comments/help appreciated asap as we have Allegro cables on order which may need cancelling

Ta

No problems using the all-aggro cables. I used one on my mk4 axle.

Thanks Dave for the prompt reply
Eric

OK Dave. So I've got the cables; which way round does it go, normally the clevis pin end would go to the handbrake lever that comes out of the back plate but the mk 3 Cortinas not like that! the cable outer locates in a hole in the back plate. Do I have to modify in some way like remove the clevis fitting or what. Any help you can give would be appreciated.

Eric

If you whip off the brake drum, you should find that the cable clevis fits straight onto the mechanism. I didn't have a problem with mine (except for making a link from the quadrant to the handbrake lever).

It also doesn't help that the later Corblimey had a lever sticking out of the back of the backplate for the cable.

Let's know how you get on.

DAM IT!!!

I've had these brand spanking new allegro cables still in the bag,for sale in the for for sale section.
I only wanted a tenner

'gis some infor there Bob, I could probably flog it for you

I'll probably take em to donington with any other overs,end of year clear out sort of thing!!

Why aren't you using it yourself? Sounds aboput right for you rear end(!!)

I got a new cossie cable set and it matches up to the sierra rear calipers just right,just needs shortening.
Must admit i've not even looked at the allagro set.

Yeah, sounds easier. All-agro cable fits, better for shoter wheelbases.

six-and-two-threes really

hi i noticed two allegro brake cables on ebay if anyones interested

James
Cossie turbo wont fit in mine,but i'm sure a normally aspirated one wil go in.

one day,one day