Handbrake Cable for rear disc brake conversion

[steveo9007]

Im going to be doing the rear disc conversion, straight to the point is there a handbrake cable that is used when doing this conversion, not interested in the politics of drums vs disc. Just the info on the vehicle i get a handbrake cable from. Cheers

[hubcap61]

I used standard T25 cables (new ) . Carefully cut the springs off them. Then fitted a sleeve (approx. 50mm) on the handbrake rod to take up the slack at balancer bar. I take it you are using VW Golf calipers? Cables will fit straight on caliper. I also used a couple of P clips to locate cables to underside of suspension arms. Sailed MOT brake test on 3 clicks.

[steveo9007]

I used standard T25 cables (new ) . Carefully cut the springs off them. Then fitted a sleeve (approx. 50mm) on the handbrake rod to take up the slack at balancer bar. I take it you are using VW Golf calipers? Cables will fit straight on caliper. I also used a couple of P clips to locate cables to underside of suspension arms. Sailed MOT brake test on 3 clicks.

Yeah am using 38mm callipers from the Golf MK3, and my handbrake cable are new aswell. Thanks for that tip, i have been doing some searching and i did see a picture of someone doing that with a sleeve on the handbrake rod. 

[hubcap61]

Yeah, pretty straight forward. Have to be careful when cutting springs off. I used a dremmel and slowly cut through without melting the inner cable coating.

[steveo9007]

Yeah, pretty straight forward. Have to be careful when cutting springs off. I used a dremmel and slowly cut through without melting the inner cable coating.

OK will do, comes in handy them dremmel's..
 

[hubcap61]

Now I come to think about it, I used 3 sleeves when fitting, one on each cable outer sleeve before they fit into crossmember and one on rod. If I get a dry spell tomorrow I'll take a couple of pictures. It's been a 4 -5 years since I did the conversion.

[steveo9007]

Ok I guess it’s all about the balance bar really and being able to keep the cables slightly tense so they not biting but also not loose enough to drop out

[hubcap61]

Yeah, the other 2 sleeves keep the outer cable just right. It was a bit trial and error when I did my conversion. I can measure what I fitted if helpful.

[steveo9007]

that would be ideal cheers.

[hubcap61]

No problem, I'll try and get pics and measurements tomorrow afternoon.

[hubcap61]

Hi, just taken measurements, Sleeve length on cables 75mm & sleeve length on rod 60mm.
Picture is sleeve on cable before crossmember. I used 15mm copper pipe on cables. Fits inside rubber housing nicely.
This has worked faultlessly for the last 4-5 years. There may be another way of doing this (for the online experts!) but it works for me.

[steveo9007]

Cheers for this, that’s done on both cables then correct. And as long as it works then it’s good enough for me.

[hubcap61]

Yeah, same on both cables. Good luck with upgrade.

[steveo9007]

Cool cheers, got a few more bits to get like 38mm calipers and sliders, and then doing it. Much appreciated for this info

[hubcap61]

I used mk4 golf calipers. You have to use the flat caliper carrier not the offset ones. Mk3 golf, some mk4 golfs and early A3 & A4 all use the flat caliper carrier.