scoop
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 10:13 AM |
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Recommend me a handbrake leaver
I've got, what seems like, the meter long Sierra handbrake fitted at the moment and want to replace this with a much shorter one. Has anyone
done this swap already and what did you use?
Im thinking of the way its mounted and the connection to the cable itself.
Cheers.
[Edited on 29/7/10 by scoop]
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coozer
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 10:15 AM |
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Rover 200/400 handle and two short landrover cables on mine. Drum brake set up.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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scoop
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 10:17 AM |
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Im hoping that i wont have to change the cable which runs to my disc conversion.
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James
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 11:02 AM |
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Relatively smart Metro one from scrappy.
Welded the Metro adjustable length link rod to the Sierra one which attaches to the Sierra 'C' plate.
Hope that helps,
James
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scoop
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 11:25 AM |
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Are there any metros left
Im off to the scrappy in a bit i'll keep it mind. Cheers
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JC
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 12:11 PM |
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Metro handbrake = MGF handbrake!!!
I also have a 1990 Rover 400 handbrake if that is any use?
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iank
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 12:24 PM |
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Mini levers are compact (both classic and BMW)
Think later classic mini ones are the same as Metro/MGF.
Classic Mini Linky
BMW MINI Linky
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 01:34 PM |
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i just stripped the sierra handbrake down and chopped about 2 inches off it 
works fine...
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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A1
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 01:40 PM |
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the mgf one is really stubby
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scoop
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 02:09 PM |
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How did you do that Dave? Presumably the end button still works?
Saw your car at Helmingham Hall by the way but couldn find you.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 02:59 PM |
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also got a metro one in mine.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 03:12 PM |
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just stripped it down and cut it
used some rivets to create an edge inside for the spring to work against. had to cut and rebend the wire inside that works the mechanism. drilled out
the hinge pin and replaced with a nut/bolt to make this all easier
2.5 years on and still going strong
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/7/10 at 06:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveFJ
i just stripped the sierra handbrake down and chopped about 2 inches off it
works fine...
Same as what i did. There is a tutorial somewhere on t'interweb
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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scoop
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| posted on 30/7/10 at 10:08 PM |
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No metros or MGF's there today. Will have a float round some others and then give good old 1st choice a go. Cheers
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 31/7/10 at 08:07 AM |
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My shortened Sierra lever has been in use for 6years or so with no problems, the advantage is it fits already
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