Handbrake actuation help sort

Handbrake actuation help sort

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AxemanS

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45 posts

113 months

Sunday 11th January 2015
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Does anyone have any photos of how the handbrake mechanism for a V8 S should look like from under the car or a decent diagram?
My S1 has been converted to a rear disc set up some time in the past (which works well with the foot brake) but gives problems with the handbrake - drags slightly when 'off' and isn't good when applied. I assume the mod was done using parts from the V8 S but am not sure that the cable routing is correct or that the lever length below the handbrake lever pivot point is correct. The cable routing appears quite different from one side to the other - this does result in uneven force being applied to the mechanical actuators on the rear calipers.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,
Dave

AxemanS

Original Poster:

45 posts

113 months

Wednesday 14th January 2015
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Thanks gents,

Yes Chris, there are some very useful photos in your collection - mine is a bit of a lash up and would probably need the body off to convert it to the V8 S set up you car has, but the photos have given me a few good ideas and are a good reference.

Thanks,
Dave