Rear Handbrake pics.

[pwd95]

Anyone got a pic of the rear handbrake set up? Just about to change the handbrake pads. What's the best procedure? Haven't got a Bible at the mo.
Thanks.

[cuneus]

[hallsie]

I have been led to believe that the best proceedure is to CUT A BLOODY GREAT BIG HOLE IN THE BOOT FOR ACCESS.

Wish I could on the FHC but theres a bloody great big fuel tank in the way.

Stu

[Wedg1e]

Access isn't too bad: jack rear of car up, lie underneath with head towards front of car and slot your arms through the chassis tubes, driveshafts and exhaust.

Disconnect handbrake cable.

Knock back lock tabs 19, extract bolts 18, this lets you pull the handbrake assembly off the caliper.

Remove to bench for stripdown, free off non-operational self-adjusting ratchet, replace pads, reassemble in reverse order

Adjust pads for sensible clearance on discs so they don't bind when hot, adjust handbrake cable for 4 clicks and get a nice warm feeling inside.

Return to car the following day and find handbrake lever tears the headcloth, as usual...

All IMHO, anyway

[eesbad]

pwd95 said:

Anyone got a pic of the rear handbrake set up? Just about to change the handbrake pads. What's the best procedure? Haven't got a Bible at the mo.
Thanks.

I see it's up for sale again, Wyn? Are you getting the Cerbera you've spoken about before?

[hallsie]

Wedg1e said:

Return to car the following day and find handbrake lever tears the headcloth, as usual...

All IMHO, anyway

Shouldnt the roof be off at all times??


Stu

Are you still on the south coast Ian?
Ill be at Bognor for a few days next week with work if thats close enough for a few beers?

Edited by hallsie on Wednesday 6th October 14:00

[pwd95]

eesbad said:

pwd95 said:

Anyone got a pic of the rear handbrake set up? Just about to change the handbrake pads. What's the best procedure? Haven't got a Bible at the mo.
Thanks.

I see it's up for sale again, Wyn? Are you getting the Cerbera you've spoken about before?

My old 430 Chimp has come up for sale so going to have that back if I sell soon enough. If not then who knows, probably a Westfield Seight.

BTW, Many thanks for the replies.

Edited by pwd95 on Wednesday 6th October 14:04

[Wedg1e]

hallsie said:

Shouldnt the roof be off at all times??


Stu

Are you still on the south coast Ian?
Ill be at Bognor for a few days next week with work if thats close enough for a few beers?

That job was done and dusted a while back, had the bonus and spent it
More to come down there though, probably next year now - though the MOD does like to change things at the drop of a hat!
Ellesmere Port next week, again...

Roof is usually on in my garage otherwise the spiders would take over ...

[MJG280]

I have been led to believe that the best proceedure is to CUT A BLOODY GREAT BIG HOLE IN THE BOOT FOR ACCESS.

When I come to sell mine one day it'll be a 'custom access hatch'

[GV]

Good one - I fully endorse such an approach....

[combine]

eesbad said:

pwd95 said:

Anyone got a pic of the rear handbrake set up? Just about to change the handbrake pads. What's the best procedure? Haven't got a Bible at the mo.
Thanks.

I see it's up for sale again, Wyn? Are you getting the Cerbera you've spoken about before?

Wyn , you haven't had the wedge 2 minutes , are you sure about selling ?

[pwd95]

combine said:

Wyn , you haven't had the wedge 2 minutes , are you sure about selling ?

Hi Steve, I know, so many other interesting cars out there to try.
Do you think it's a bit too cheap as it is.

[combine]

Its defo too cheap ! Don't forget that some of the later tivs get mighty expensive to maintain , wedges are pretty bomb proof really !

[pwd95]

Wedg1e said:

Knock back lock tabs 19,

Sorry to sound dumb. Exactly what do you mean by this Ian please. I've just bent one.

[pwd95]

combine said:

Its defo too cheap ! Don't forget that some of the later tivs get mighty expensive to maintain , wedges are pretty bomb proof really !

Hmmm, I concurr. Just off to ammend it.

[combine]

pwd95 said:

combine said:

Its defo too cheap ! Don't forget that some of the later tivs get mighty expensive to maintain , wedges are pretty bomb proof really !

Hmmm, I concurr. Just off to ammend it.

Wyn , what are you intending test driving ?

[pwd95]

combine said:

pwd95 said:

combine said:

Its defo too cheap ! Don't forget that some of the later tivs get mighty expensive to maintain , wedges are pretty bomb proof really !

Hmmm, I concurr. Just off to ammend it.

Wyn , what are you intending test driving ?

Hoping to get my old Chimp back. That was a very quick machine. The Chims & Griffs are surprisingly smaller & lighter & it shows. If not then I'll hang on for something that's properly quick & performs well on track. The 450 is too good to start throwing around a track, I feel a bit of a responsibility to keep it original. Don't get me wrong, when I drive her she gets a good workout but I wand something I can modify a bit too.

Edited by pwd95 on Friday 8th October 22:01

[mikeb]

Wyn before you sell it I need a few bits off it! Seats, your wheels, samco hoses, radiator, shocks, brake disks, pads, the little black plastic hex nut caps in the engine bay........ ;-)

Serious about the wheels though! ;-)

MikeyB

[pwd95]

mikeb said:

Wyn before you sell it I need a few bits off it! Seats, your wheels, samco hoses, radiator, shocks, brake disks, pads, the little black plastic hex nut caps in the engine bay........ ;-)

Serious about the wheels though! ;-)

MikeyB

Jason Vaughn has a pair of 16's available I think.

[mikeb]

Need the forwards then also. I got OZ cross spokes on at mo.

Mike