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Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 09:54
by cscorbet
Apologies, I’m new to T25’s.
I’m told this connects the front hand break to the rear break cables, but I’m not able find a re-manufactured part, anyone know otherwise?
Cheers.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 10:31
by kevtherev
Has the hand brake stripped the thread on the rod?
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 12:12
by cscorbet
Don't think so - I think its bent and a bit corroded.

Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 14:09
by bigherb
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 15:07
by multisi
You have to take the fuel tank out, yours might clean up, give it a good scrape and then decide if its really bad.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 18:00
by RogerT
Hmm, looks just like mine. I assumed they were meant to be asymmetric and to sit at just such an angle. And that looks like white grease, rather than corrosion, so maybe you're ok? But best to take it off and clean it up so you can assess the corrosion. But can anyone else shed light on the asymmetry?
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 18:26
by cscorbet
Thanks bigherb, so that’s the replacement for the Rod? Is there a replacement for the end bit that connects the rod the cables?
Thanks multisi & RogerT, I’ll speak to the garage about the condition of both bits.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 18:51
by cscorbet
Found the part for that I think, but looks to be discontinued.
Compensating Lever for Handbrake, T25 80-91 251711477A
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/2517114 ... t25-80-91/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.partsbase.org/vw/typ-2-syncr ... 251711477a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 19:05
by marlinowner
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 19:34
by bigherb
cscorbet wrote: Is there a replacement for the end bit that connects the rod the cables?

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That part looks OK, it actually is meant to sit at an angle.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 23 Apr 2016, 19:47
by kevtherev
Yes, Big herb is right, I think most of us have a bar like that...I know I do.
Usually the thread strips from mal adjustment.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 02 May 2016, 07:11
by cscorbet
Thanks all.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 01 Dec 2023, 14:33
by pjb
Hi - new member here.
I realise that this is a very old thread and may never get answers, but I'm clutching at straws here.
Please can anyone suggest where I may be able to obtain a handbrake cable 'Balance Bar' ? The bar that front and rear cables meet at. My van is a 1981 Type 25 which is being restored.
Many thanks
Peter
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 01 Dec 2023, 17:05
by clift_d
Your best bet would be to try contacting Mick Crowe -
nw_vw_T25
You might need to register to join the club through the
Membership link at the top of the page in order to send him a private message ... although you should probably do this anyway
Oh, and welcome.
Re: Rod and Balance Bar (break system)
Posted: 01 Dec 2023, 18:41
by R0B
Stick a post in the wanted section.