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Handbake cable replacement
« 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.
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Re: Handbake cable replacement
« Reply #1 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
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Re: Handbake cable replacement
« Reply #2 on: 25 February 2009, 19:35:27 »

Straightforward jobbie this. Best done on ramps or over pit.
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Re: Handbake cable replacement
« Reply #3 on: 25 February 2009, 21:08:45 »

Hiya Sten, Top of the valley,Ebbw Vale, where are are you.
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Re: Handbake cable replacement
« Reply #4 on: 25 February 2009, 21:20:54 »

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Re: Handbake cable replacement
« Reply #5 on: 28 February 2009, 18:30:11 »

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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.
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Re: Handbake cable replacement
« Reply #6 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.
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