speedyxjs
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 06:25 PM |
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Connecting handbrake cables
Is there any IVA safe way to connect handbrake cables when they have been cut?
I have spent ages trying to disconnect mine properly but without luck 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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L5W
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 06:54 PM |
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hiya, I went to the IVA centre in Norwich to ask the same question and showed them the cable clamps I'd already bought in image below (those on
the right supplied by MK). They said either clamp type are acceptable for IVA provided that when the handbrake is tested the clamps don't
slip.
I decided to use the MK clamps on my sierra handbrake cable in the end.
Lee
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austin man
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 08:29 PM |
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I used the inside of a large terminal block, lasted 3 years no problem
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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wicket
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| posted on 3/12/09 at 09:40 PM |
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Had mine done just up the road from you
for £10 (3 years ago) while I waited by
Tuthill Controls Limited
Diplocks Way
Hailsham
East Sussex,
trade counter tel 01323 422522
They cut the the cable (Cortina) to length and crimped on a new nipple. IMO much better way than trying to do it home bearing in mind the work the
cable needs to do, and it looks very neat.
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BenB
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| posted on 4/12/09 at 08:38 AM |
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I used the cable clamps and there was no problem but I understand that some SVA / IVA testers aren't so happy with them.... I guess it still
depends on the interpretation of the rules.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 4/12/09 at 12:47 PM |
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Nicopress
Slip Nicopress sleeve on Cable, divide cable in two, make Eye flemish with SS Thimble, slide Nicopress next to Thimble, Press with Special tool
(expensive) or Vise Grip pliers or Vise (locost)
Repeat other end.
Nicopress is just a trademark, you can get them with Sips Chandlers.
No, No the hijacked ones!!!
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Dan.
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| posted on 4/12/09 at 03:04 PM |
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I used a mecanno item (looks like those provided by MK in pic above) honestly wasnt expecting it to hold.... seems perfect, even when being silly with
the handbrake testing it it held up a treat cost me 50P off ebay for 4 of them.
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