Snapped handbrake cable part obsolete!!!

[Spiral]

Just been trying to adjust the handbrake cable on my 1990 westy atlantic and snapped it at the adjusting nut. Was gonna use the van this weekend but that now seems unlikely . I'm gonna check if local VW dealers have one.

**Update** Just found out that this part is now obsolete and even JK don't stock it!!! Just wondering if someone can help please. The cable that runs from the handbrake to the adjusting nut

[irishkeet]

Hey

this may be of help and its near you
http://www.partsemporium.co.uk/

will be in contact (when i get some time) about the high top window
hope this helps or leads to somewhere that has one

irishkeet

[Spiral]

Ok thanks Keet. You are a top man! Just tried Schofields and they are gonna get back to me. As you can imagine I was gobsmacked when told the part is obsolete. Would have thought that there was a demand for the cable that runs from the handbrake to the adjusting nut/bar as this sort of thing must happen frequently. I even left the nut soaking in penetrating oil for 24 hrs and yet the cable still snapped off at the adjusting nut!....doh!

Will try parts emporium if Schofields are unable to help.

Let me know when you need help with the high top window in your westy joker. After all the bother I had with mine I found out that Gunzle stock new ones!

Regards
Terry

[irishkeet]

terry

I know I didnt realise it was obsolete either until i was chatting to my vw mechanic while doing the brakes a few weeks ago
if you find 2 please let me know as ill have one for a spare

good luck
irishkeet

[Red Westie]

OK....don't panic....an easy, reliable and perfectly acceptable repair is to use threaded bar and a bar connector with a locking nut each side.
See this link..items main picture and top picture lower down the page, 6mm threaded stainless with joining piece (don't forget a plain nut either side to lock)
Perfectly strong and acceptable on the MOT if done correctly.
Main picture and first one down
http://www.ironmongeryonline.com/clickc ... &ref=P2679" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Martin

[Spiral]

Ok will do mate

If Schofields have more than one (they haven't yet got back to me) I'll order two and drop one off to you.

[Spiral]

OK....don't panic....an easy, reliable and perfectly acceptable repair is to use threaded bar and a bar connector with a locking nut each side.
See this link..items 2nd and third from the top, 6mm threaded stainless or high tensile with joining piece (don't forget a plain nut either side to lock)
Perfectly acceptable on the MOT if done correctly.


http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/sear ... &R=0825269" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Martin

Thanks for your help. Great idea!! Will try it if I'm unable to get said part. Not looking good at the moment

[Red Westie]

Spiral....I've changed the link, now stainless and cheaper.

http://www.ironmongeryonline.com/clickc ... &ref=P2679" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Shorten your existing bar, clean the threads and use the connector piece and stainless 6mm for an A1 repair.
Martin

[Spiral]

Spiral....I've changed the link, now stainless and cheaper.

http://www.ironmongeryonline.com/clickc ... &ref=P2679" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Shorten your existing bar, clean the threads and use the connector piece and stainless 6mm for an A1 repair.
Martin

Ok thanks Martin. Looking increasingly likely that I will have to follow this route. Will have to buy a threader as it would appear that the thread on the handbrake cable doesn't go along the whole length of the cable.

[Spiral]

Schofields have just confirmed that they don't have any in stock and that they are indeed obsolete....Oh dear Now have no option but to try Red Westie's method. Thanks for helping mate

[Red Westie]

The usuable thread adjustment (where the nut travels) is usually only 3-4inches long, although the threaded section may be much longer, you may be able to get away without cutting any more thread in your existing rod.
If you have a few inches of thread on the old bar you will be OK, you don't need to replace it all the way back as long as it has enough range for adjustment.
Those long nuts and bar should be available locally, Hardware/DIY/Ironmongery/screw and fastener supply etc, look in your yellow pages.
And then a good application of grease.
Martin

[AngeloEvs]

One for the Wiki Martin........think we may need some pics too when you have done it Spiral.....

[Spiral]

The usuable thread adjustment (where the nut travels) is usually only 3-4inches long, although the threaded section may be much longer, you may be able to get away without cutting any more thread in your existing rod.
If you have a few inches of thread on the old bar you will be OK, you don't need to replace it all the way back as long as it has enough range for adjustment.
Those long nuts and bar should be available locally, Hardware/DIY/Ironmongery/screw and fastener supply etc, look in your yellow pages.
And then a good application of grease.
Martin

Ok, I'll post some piccies when job done. To be honest I'm still in a state of shock discovering the part to be obsolete. Who would have thought a brake part to be bliddy obsolete Red Westie, I've just been to the local ironmongers in Hertford but they had nowt like that. Might give one of the larger B&Q stores a try. If I can get parts there at least I can get job done same day

[kevtherev]

we did this ages ago.

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... readed+bar" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

repair kit available here just costs the postage

[Simon Baxter]

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/t3-ha ... 39225.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;