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Tatey
6th May 2012, 07:28 PM
I am about to buy a handbrake cable for my car and was wondering which one to go for? I know a lot of people have used the Sierra cable, but I am sure I read ages ago that the Capri handbrake cable works well?

I am using Sierra drums on the rear.

Thanks
Tatey

Jimmyd
6th May 2012, 09:38 PM
I could be mistaken but I really doubt if the Capri cable is the way go. However the Capri clutch cable works a treat for the clutch.


J

Oops there another vote for Capri handbrake cable I must be wrong.

ayjay
6th May 2012, 09:41 PM
I used a capri one on my clutch --which is far better but I dont know about the handbrake

Tatey
6th May 2012, 09:55 PM
I think I might be getting mixed up with the clutch and handbrake cables in regards to the capri one. I've just ordered a capri clutch cable.

So is the sierra handbrake cable definitely the way to go?

flyerncle
7th May 2012, 09:08 AM
Fix the Sierra one into the car Simon and fit one side to the shoes.slacken the cable adjuster back far enough to give you plenty on the cable when the shoes etc are adjusted,fit the other side and measure the amount you need to cut off and use a small bolt cut down and drilled the right size for the cable to be welded into,dont forget to put the spring on aswell.

Tatey
7th May 2012, 09:57 AM
Cheers Paul, just ordered one from ebay. How is your car going?