Handbrake rod sheared

Post by **Stefvan** » 11 Jul 2008, 16:22

Mine was sheared (by the MOT Tester) just where it meets the balance bar, the long rod that attaches to the handbrake, discontinued at VW, what are my options and if its a replacement anyone got one ? CJ Syncrospares is all out of em... VW part 251711471D

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 11 Jul 2008, 18:01

Get them to fit an M6 nut extender and a piece of stainless threaded rod. They may have to re-cut the M6 thread on the original bar and perhaps braize it for strength.

Ian.

NOTE ... this is only a repair I would do, probably better than it was when you bought it, however it's not a replacement part, which by all accounts you'll really struggle to acquire.

Post by **Fritz** » 11 Jul 2008, 19:37

The first part of Ian's sugestion is about as good as you going to get away with,,,,,,to get you through the test.

But forget the idea of brazing/welding any part of the rod because this is a No No as far as Mots are concerned.

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Post by **Stefvan** » 11 Jul 2008, 20:01

Thanks Ian, - I am doing this BTW the report says "snapped due to excessive corrosion" not "snapped due to excessive force" - where can I get this M6 nut extender from ? Automotive place, DIY, Halfords ?

tia

Stefvan

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 11 Jul 2008, 21:57

Stefvan wrote:Thanks Ian, - I am doing this BTW the report says "snapped due to excessive corrosion" not "snapped due to excessive force" - where can I get this M6 nut extender from ? Automotive place, DIY, Halfords ?

tia

Stefvan

Any good fastener supplier should have them ... IFS or similar ... where are you ? Drop me a PM if you're really stuck ... I'll see what I can manage.

BTW the braizing was to stop the nut coming loose ... you could studlock it instead. ??

Ian.

Post by **Red Westie** » 11 Jul 2008, 22:27

As Ian said.
You could probably make a more than acceptaple repair with a coupling nut and threaded 6mm bar, although you may need a 6mm die and wrench to clean and or extend the existing threaded section.
lock the coupling nut with two standard nuts either side.
For example: Top and bottom on this listing.

http://www.diamondsupports.com/diamond/ ... cessories/

Martin

Post by **kevtherev** » 11 Jul 2008, 22:46

Got threaded 6mm bar here all zinc plated up to 3 mtrs.. and the couplers (bar joiners or rod joiners)

plated nuts and washers

free ... just postage

Post by **Stefvan** » 11 Jul 2008, 23:33

Kevs kind offer accepted... *sniff* I think I'm welling up...

Stefvan

Post by **kevtherev** » 11 Jul 2008, 23:37

steady now lad... steady

any way what goes around ... Ian Hulley sent me some imperial threaded bar and nuts to defeat a rover mini last year...

Post by **Red Westie** » 12 Jul 2008, 10:26

Well done Kev....job sorted

Post by **Stefvan** » 18 Jul 2008, 11:12

Just wanted to add a big thanks to Kevtherev for the threaded bar and coupling nuts, worked perfectly, sailed through the MOT, good karma to you fella

Got my MOT and my sale

(see my signature)

Stefvan

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 Jul 2008, 12:58

aaawww shucks

my pleasure

Post by **redstar** » 18 Jul 2008, 15:50

isn't the threaded bit that comes down to the balance bar the 'front handbrake cable?'m if so GSF list 'em for a fiver i think......

Post by **Stefvan** » 18 Jul 2008, 17:40

I am not sure I think its the bit from the balance bar to the brake that GSF stock... but either way replacing it involves dropping the fuel tank... which I didn't fancy much !

Stefvan

Post by **redstar** » 18 Jul 2008, 17:53

if thats the case, any chance of some bar / coupler for me kev please???
More than willing to send you some cash m8!