Hand Brake Cable
Discussion
Hi All
It's been a while
Well, things are still progressing with the re-build...albeit very slowly
So, I need to source a full hand brake cable set up for the S3 - once I've got this sorted, along with the fuel lines (sourced, but not yet acquired) and brake lines (sourced, but not yet acquired) I should be in the position to look at putting the body back on
Still a way to go...but slowly, VERY slowly, getting there...
Many thanks in advance
Cheers
Jaye
It's been a while
Well, things are still progressing with the re-build...albeit very slowly
So, I need to source a full hand brake cable set up for the S3 - once I've got this sorted, along with the fuel lines (sourced, but not yet acquired) and brake lines (sourced, but not yet acquired) I should be in the position to look at putting the body back on
Still a way to go...but slowly, VERY slowly, getting there...
Many thanks in advance
Cheers
Jaye
Hi Jaye, according to the men at TVR this is what you want.
personally I disagree, at approx 3.3m that sounds like a standard Sierra cable? If you still have your old cable I reckon it will be more like 2.6m ?
Shame coz that's not a bad price, if you search some old threads I think you'll find £50+ was the going rate.
think I recall a post a little while back where someone had the same issue?
ETA found it, for a V8 (disc brakes) but same "issue"
personally I disagree, at approx 3.3m that sounds like a standard Sierra cable? If you still have your old cable I reckon it will be more like 2.6m ?
Shame coz that's not a bad price, if you search some old threads I think you'll find £50+ was the going rate.
think I recall a post a little while back where someone had the same issue?
ETA found it, for a V8 (disc brakes) but same "issue"
Edited by phillpot on Monday 1st August 15:10
I had a problem with the handbrake cable when I did my disc conversion, I think Mike might be referring to my thread , it was concerning an over length v8 cable I had sourced from a specialist , I still have my old drum cable if you need it as a temporary fix,or need measurements. Let me know if I can help ,
Cheers
Paul.
Cheers
Paul.
Edited by fozzy280472 on Monday 1st August 19:28
phillpot said:
Hi Jaye, according to the men at TVR this is what you want.
personally I disagree, at approx 3.3m that sounds like a standard Sierra cable? If you still have your old cable I reckon it will be more like 2.6m ?
Shame coz that's not a bad price, if you search some old threads I think you'll find £50+ was the going rate.
think I recall a post a little while back where someone had the same issue?
ETA found it, for a V8 (disc brakes) but same "issue"
Mike - many thanks - I have book marked the threads for reference
If you, or anyone else, has any detailed photos of how it's set up that would be handy too.
It's been a while since I took mine apart and whilst I have some photos I'd like to know I was putting it back together correctly. The old handbrake cable assembly (complete) was knackered when it came off the car so I'm having to replace from scratch.
Cheers all
Jaye
personally I disagree, at approx 3.3m that sounds like a standard Sierra cable? If you still have your old cable I reckon it will be more like 2.6m ?
Shame coz that's not a bad price, if you search some old threads I think you'll find £50+ was the going rate.
think I recall a post a little while back where someone had the same issue?
ETA found it, for a V8 (disc brakes) but same "issue"
Mike - many thanks - I have book marked the threads for reference
fozzy280472 said:
I had a problem with the handbrake cable when I did my disc conversion, I think Mike might be referring to my thread , it was concerning an over length v8 cable I had sourced from a specialist , I still have my old drum cable if you need it as a temporary fix, or need measurements. Let me know if I can help ,
Cheers
Paul.
Hi Paul - if you could measure the length of your old drum cable that would be great Cheers
Paul.
If you, or anyone else, has any detailed photos of how it's set up that would be handy too.
It's been a while since I took mine apart and whilst I have some photos I'd like to know I was putting it back together correctly. The old handbrake cable assembly (complete) was knackered when it came off the car so I'm having to replace from scratch.
Cheers all
Jaye
Hi jaye , I should hopefully be in the garage tomorrow so I will give the old cable a measure for you , as for the set up on the drums , the sprung ends poke through the holes in the backplate grommets and the ends just clip into the shoe lever, it's all pretty simple stuff.
Will get back to you tomorrow.
Cheers
Paul
Will get back to you tomorrow.
Cheers
Paul
phillpot said:
fozzy280472 said:
Hi jaye ,
Measured the length of the cable which is 262 cm.............. may have stretched over the 20 years fitted .
Measured the length of the cable which is 262 cm.............. may have stretched over the 20 years fitted .
phillpot said:
If you still have your old cable I reckon it will be more like 2.6m ?
2cm? ... 
Many thanks for measuring
Now on a mission to source one 
Cheers
Jaye
fozzy280472 said:
Hi jaye ,
Measured the length of the cable which is 262 cm , hope that helps , bear in mind though , it was an original fit cable and may have stretched over the 20 years fitted .
Cheers
Paul.
Hi PaulMeasured the length of the cable which is 262 cm , hope that helps , bear in mind though , it was an original fit cable and may have stretched over the 20 years fitted .
Cheers
Paul.
Sorry - I don't suppose you could take a photo of the end of the cable - showing where it fits in to/on to the rear plate of the drum & then the 'end connector' for inside the drum itself? This is just to make sure that if I find one that the connections are correct.
Many thanks in advance
Cheers
Jaye
Hi jaye ,
I can't add anything more to what Mike has posted with his picture above , my car now has rear discs and the drum plates have long been despatched to the scrappy , if you have the haynes Sierra manual , there are some reasonably helpful pictures and pointers .
Best of luck ,
Cheers
Paul.
I can't add anything more to what Mike has posted with his picture above , my car now has rear discs and the drum plates have long been despatched to the scrappy , if you have the haynes Sierra manual , there are some reasonably helpful pictures and pointers .
Best of luck ,
Cheers
Paul.
phillpot said:
Top two ends are the drum brake cable.
Coiled up cable with little square holes in the ends is disc brake.
Thanks for the photo Mike, helps a lot Coiled up cable with little square holes in the ends is disc brake.
fozzy280472 said:
Hi jaye ,
I can't add anything more to what Mike has posted with his picture above , my car now has rear discs and the drum plates have long been despatched to the scrappy , if you have the haynes Sierra manual , there are some reasonably helpful pictures and pointers .
Best of luck ,
Cheers
Paul.
Hi Paul, yes I do have the manual so I will take a look..I can't add anything more to what Mike has posted with his picture above , my car now has rear discs and the drum plates have long been despatched to the scrappy , if you have the haynes Sierra manual , there are some reasonably helpful pictures and pointers .
Best of luck ,
Cheers
Paul.
Many thanks for all your help
Cheers
Jaye
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