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by infectus-guy
02 Mar 2013, 20:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Handbrake rod or cable???
Replies: 6
Views: 675

Re: Handbrake rod or cable???

I had the self adjusters out and greased them up, adjusted the shoes 1.5mm smaller than the ID of the drum.
You're right Mocki, maybe it would have saved me a job!

Guy
by infectus-guy
02 Mar 2013, 19:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Handbrake rod or cable???
Replies: 6
Views: 675

Re: Handbrake rod or cable???

I did look for an "introductions" section but couldn't find one, "chaps" - a generic term for anyone who's hopefully going to give me some advice. Its not my camper, just helping a mate out and regretting it big style!!! So it is meant to be solid, damn i was hoping that it had b...
by infectus-guy
02 Mar 2013, 16:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Handbrake rod or cable???
Replies: 6
Views: 675

Handbrake rod or cable???

Hi chaps, I'm wondering if anyone can explain why this 1984 t25 i'm working on has a solid rod that goes from the hand lever to the balancer? The handbrake failed miserably on the MOT, despite having greased all the shoe moving parts and adjusting them as per the haynes manual. The rear cables don't...