Handbrake size
 

I have stumbled across a problem.

As some are aware, I don't have a donor, so am buying bits as and when I need them/find them for a good price.

I had popped down to the garage for a crafty fag and thought I would just check the position of the handbrake.

It doesn't fit. The chassis plates CP12 and 13 are set out exactly as in the book, with the front plate flush against a TT, and the leading edge of the rear plate 125mm behind the trailing edge of the TT.

My problem is, the centres on the handbrake I have (Sierra, allegedly) are 95mm. Basically, if one of the bolt holes is nice and centre on the CP's, then the other is in mid-air:(

Can someone do me a favour - pretty please:D Measure the hole centres between your handbrake mounting holes (the ones on the actual handbrake)

Whatever the answer, I am left with 2 options;

1. I am going to have to relocated the rear chassis plate, which will make me cry, because the paint is only just dry on the chassis:(
2. Buy another handbrake with the right hole centres (125mm)

I prefer option 2, but now I don't know what handbrake I am looking for:confused:

Thanks in advance

Hi Sean,
sorry i can,t give you the measurement you need as my car is not at home, but did you remember to sink the ( i think ) its the rear plate by the spec as per the book dimensions?
Basically one of the plates welded between the trans tunnel is set lower that the other.

cheers
andy

Yep, the rear plate is sunk as per the book spec. It's a total mismatch, I am thinking I have been sent the wrong hand brake lever:(

hmmmm , sounds like you do have the wrong lever, if you don,t get confirmation tonight i,ll check mine in the morning & post a reply.

andy

Cheers mate.

Looking on EBlag, there is another one, that looks pretty different to mine

I cant give you measurements,
But this is what mine looks like fitted

Yep, mine looks totally different to that:(

Oh well, best start looking for another one, although IIRC someone was on here a short time ago with some bits for sale

It's 130mm between holes.

Hi sean

I have just been out to have a look at mine. A bit awkward for me to measure but the hole centres are about 125 - 130mm , offset lugs as per Dogwood's picture

Many thanks for the prompt replies guys. Looks like I have been sold a dud:(

Oh well, will just have to pick up another one (I'm not chopping a freshly painted chassis ;))

If you feel like off loading your 'dud' handbrake to a fellow member who hasn't reached the stage of welding in the handbrake supports..... :D :p

ooh, talk about kicking someone when hes down....:D :D

As they say...........Every cloud has a Silver lining !! :D :o

and i used to think I WAS QUICK on parts looking for a new home :o :o

Tatey... you,ve spent too much time with me & picking up my traits :eek: :D

made me smile.

andy
ps... Tatey ..my build wheels are now off my car, whenever you want them just shout.

One man's rubbish is another man's handbrake :D, and i think i learned from the best Andy :p.

Would it be all right if i popped along to SSC a week on Wednesday to pick them up, i'll finish uni at 1pm so could easily be there for before 2?

Sean... sorry for the hijack :o

Tatey, no prob for visit to SSC, i,ll talk Andy (tall one ) into taking you for a spin in his car ;) :cool: (sorry Andy ):o

andy

It's yours, just PM me your address:D

Cost = 1 pint of Stella if we ever meet at a kit car show ;)

Cheers Sean!

I should probably keep a note of everyone who has given me a hand in some way for my car, i'll need to start saving for the amount i'll need to spend on beer :D :p.

Andy you really know how to make my night :D