hand brake mechanism

[Kingqa1969]

Hi, could anyone advise the correct removal procedure for the handbrake cable mechanism from the brake caliper (disc brakes) V8S.
And also the recommended sequence to remove the Semi Trailing arms. Thanks

[GreenV8S]

Something wrong with the answer you got when you asked the identical question just a couple of days ago?

[phillpot]

Cut it and get a new one.

Trailing arms:
disconnect drive shaft
disconnect brake pipe
disconnect shock absorber
remove two big pivot bolts
disconnect anything I've forgotten.

Bit more work if you want to strip it bare, removing hub and bearings.

Edited by phillpot on Thursday 20th July 21:33

[mk1fan]

Caterham Didion cable fits the S fitted with rear discs. Used to be a lot cheaper but still cheaper than TVR labelled items.

Philpot put a slit cut in the calipers to allow for the cable to be fitted / removed easier. He went as far as to fully indemnify people who carryout this mod that it won't fail.

[phillpot]

mk1fan said:

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Philpot put a slit cut in the calipers to allow for the cable to be fitted / removed easier. He went as far as to fully indemnify people who carryout this mod that it won't fail.

Here you go, 100% gauranteed ! (mine is still good 7 years later)

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...