Handbrake trouble.

WM-S12 · #1 25-09-2008, 16:10

I recently got my new discs and pads sourced and delivered but it turns out my local garage won't fit them simply because the handbrake cable and connecting parts have seized and are rusty to hell.

I'm know it comes from a single cable from the actual handbrake itself and goes back until it splits into 2 parts ( one for each wheel ) correct me if I'm wrong. I have a snapped cable with me right now and wondering if anyone else has ever had to replace the entire handbrake system ( cables and the other bits and bobs )

Garage can't exactly source them as they have all that new special equipment for cars that run mainly on electronics.....what ever happened to the average mechanic

Anyway, if anyone knows where I should start looking let me know asap as my rear brakes are metal on metal at the moment

or if theres a simpler fix to this problem.

*if anyones unclear about what's wrong let me know, I'm in a hurry and can't put up a picture in time so will do later.*

northerner · #2 25-09-2008, 19:36

the cables on either side seize but not heard of any trouble with the one from the lever. Try a local parts shop that stocks adl/blueprint as they still list parts for the Silvia

Jash · #3 26-09-2008, 06:51

I got some new brake stuff from this place, ther link was in the link section.
Good place to deal with.

http://www.brakesint.co.uk/budweg.html

Front cabel is about £20 and the bit for each wheel is about £40.

I think it was you northerner who posted it up origenly.

Cheers dude

WM-S12 · #4 28-09-2008, 00:47

cheers for the info guys, I'll jack the car up and have a proper look myself and see the problem. Adl and blueprint supplier is only 30 miles away, got a few parts from them before ( MOT ) trouble was abit expensive....but if it fixes my handbrake, sorted.

WM-S12 · #5 28-09-2008, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jash

I got some new brake stuff from this place, ther link was in the link section.
Good place to deal with.

http://www.brakesint.co.uk/budweg.html

Front cabel is about £20 and the bit for each wheel is about £40.

spot on mate, that solves that problem

. Making a note of that site, clutch at super cheap price....I paid near £200 for one from a garage....before fitting!!!! Buggers