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Rear handbrake cable for disks
tegwin - 16/6/06 at 02:25 PM

I am in the process of converting my 2b to rear disks....

Is it possible to fit the rear cable from a sierra 4x4 (had disks as standard)...Does this cable come with the attachments to clip it onto the callipers?

Dunc

aerobrick - 16/6/06 at 02:49 PM

The answer is yes the 4x4 rear calipers are the same spec as the 2wd versions the cable has the same fitment

The problem will be length you will have to shorten it

Aero

tegwin - 16/6/06 at 03:46 PM

Will the rear drum type cable be different to the rear disk type cable?


What is the best way to shorten it?

Dunc

RazMan - 16/6/06 at 05:23 PM

To shorten the cable you will need one of these to replace the end that you cut off - they just screw on with two grub screws. (sorry for crap pic)

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aerobrick - 16/6/06 at 05:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
Will the rear drum type cable be different to the rear disk type cable?


What is the best way to shorten it?

Dunc





Ok the Drum Brake version connects using a clevis pin so cannot be used on disc versions

Unless RazMan can give more info on where to obtain the correct ends

Then all you do is cut both ends off shorten the cable length re attach new ends job done.

Or by a disc version but they cost quite a lot more and you still have to shorten it

Aero

RazMan - 16/6/06 at 08:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by aerobrick
Unless RazMan can give more info on where to obtain the correct ends

Then all you do is cut both ends off shorten the cable length re attach new ends job done.



I seem to recall that MK were selling these for about £4 inc postage. Try a search for MK handbrake cable

tegwin - 17/6/06 at 07:54 PM

Looks like the cable callipers want clevis pins....raly design sells them, but how on earth do you get them to stay on the cable inner?

Krismc - 17/6/06 at 08:23 PM

i got rear discs from a xr4 xr i used standard callipers discs and handbrake unit and cable! doesnt need shortened just chopped in half at the linkage and joined to the lever- if in doubt i bought the cable from MNR if that helps!