I will be running a Mk1 Cortina axle on my build ,but its handbrake is rod actuated,and Sods Law means the rod is right where I need to place a Panhard rod,is there a cunning way round this situation ( a tried and trusted fix ?? )

Yep, move the back plates around and drill new holes to suit, as its a common problem

steve

So the trick is to rotate the backplates and drill new mounting holes? But the rod passes through a 'boss' on the axle,do you just ignore it?

Can you cut the boss off and re-position it ?

The Ron Champion answer was to use Allegro handbrake cables, I believe, and do away with the rod system

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The Ron Chapman answer was to use Allegro handbrake cables, I believe, and do away with the rod system

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Any pics? and Allegro cables seem to come in 2 parts.do I need both?

Separate cable to each drum Best pic I can find: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=a758270-P1010052.JPG

and : http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=a758639-P6170017.jpg



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Both 'rear' cables or both what are described as 'front' cables?

I've not got the book to hand, but I think it is the 2 rear cables

Edit: found a link with part numbers : http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=37959


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Im running cortina back axle with cables. Much better than the rod.

"Im running escort back axle with the original rods and cables, works fine for me"