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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: alfie on 25 February 2009, 17:53:06

Title: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: alfie on 25 February 2009, 17:53:06

Hello everyone,1st ever post on here,but always read all posts with interest.Any way back to my reason to be on here,I need to replace the handbrake cable,seized. It looks like a problem getting at the cable runs , can anybody suggest the best way to replace.
                            regards antb.

Title: Re: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: ians on 25 February 2009, 18:01:32

Its not too bad.  You need to remove the exhaust heat shield (not the exhaust).   And then adjust it according to the Maintenance Guide. :y

Title: Re: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: Seth on 25 February 2009, 19:35:27

Straightforward jobbie this. Best done on ramps or over pit.
Where are you at?

Title: Re: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: alfie on 25 February 2009, 21:08:45

Hiya Sten, Top of the valley,Ebbw Vale, where are are you.
         best regards alfie..

Title: Re: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: Seth on 25 February 2009, 21:20:54

PM sent.

Title: Re: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: alfie on 28 February 2009, 18:30:11

Quote

Hello everyone,1st ever post on here,but always read all posts with interest.Any way back to my reason to be on here,I need to replace the handbrake cable,seized. It looks like a problem getting at the cable runs , can anybody suggest the best way to replace.
                            regards antb.

Title: Re: Handbake cable replacement
Post by: alfie on 28 February 2009, 18:36:33

Hello everyone,just a update on this job.I just finished myself after all,what awful lot of work just to replace a cable,6 hours including tea breaks,but it was worth it now works perfect.
    regards and thanks for the advice.
                                                           Alfie.