Hand brake gone!

Davey101 · 17-09-08, 12:11 PM

Quick question - the hand brake has just gone in my 80 GL, I assume it's the cable but haven't been able to check yet.

Where's the best place to get another one and how much work is required?

Thanks!

Emjay · 17-09-08, 02:52 PM

couple on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Handbrake-Cabl...d=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Handbrake-Cabl...d=p3286.c0.m14

Davey101 · 18-09-08, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the quick reply!

I've just bought the one in the first link. Hopefully shouldn't be too hard to fit!

Emjay · 18-09-08, 02:33 PM

no probs, let us know how you get on

msh · 18-09-08, 04:16 PM

Supports or drums? If drums, does rear brakes?

Davey101 · 18-09-08, 05:04 PM

Sorry?

msh · 18-09-08, 05:06 PM

Why do u think cables are gone? Are u sure, rear brakes are working?

msh · 18-09-08, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

Supports or drums? If drums, does rear brakes?

Khm, i mean - discs or drums? If drums, does rear brakes works?

Davey101 · 18-09-08, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

Why do u think cables are gone? Are u sure, rear brakes are working?

Something snapped when I put on the handbrake after arriving home from work! The handbrake had totally gone after that.

I initially thought it was the lever but after further investigation (under the leather hood) I found that the lever and ratchet were fine, they just weren't doing anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh

Khm, i mean - discs or drums? If drums, does rear brakes works?

Khm?

It has drums at the rear. I've not driven it since it happened but the brake pedal is still working.

msh · 18-09-08, 10:42 PM

Nice answer to last question

Both in one time?

The only thing shared there [at last on B3, on B2, I think, must be the same] is one piece of metal, which holds both cables. Get under your car and chech tension of both cables, when u will see, which one is failed. To replace cable, must remove wheel and drum, disconnect there cable...

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17-09-08, 02:52 PM	#2
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	couple on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Handbrake-Cabl...d=p3286.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Handbrake-Cabl...d=p3286.c0.m14

18-09-08, 12:14 PM	#3
Davey101 Grown up member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30	Thanks for the quick reply! I've just bought the one in the first link. Hopefully shouldn't be too hard to fit!

18-09-08, 02:33 PM	#4
Emjay Man Fettler Extraodinaire Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Up my own arse blowing smoke Posts: 7,417	no probs, let us know how you get on

18-09-08, 04:16 PM	#5
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Supports or drums? If drums, does rear brakes?

18-09-08, 05:04 PM	#6
Davey101 Grown up member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30	Sorry?

18-09-08, 05:06 PM	#7
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Why do u think cables are gone? Are u sure, rear brakes are working?

18-09-08, 10:42 PM	#10
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Nice answer to last question Both in one time? The only thing shared there [at last on B3, on B2, I think, must be the same] is one piece of metal, which holds both cables. Get under your car and chech tension of both cables, when u will see, which one is failed. To replace cable, must remove wheel and drum, disconnect there cable...