The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums

Hi Members.
If you wish to obtain the Original Stainless Steel Modified Compensator for your car please send me a PM and i will forward the necessary details on to you, they are posted out either the same day or the next morning to you with a returns slip and a label with my address on, once received and fitted please return your old compensator back to me this is most appreciated.

Also new members who would like the stainless steel compensator I must ask that you have at least posted 5 times with good justified posts, ie tech questions and or answers or that you subscribe to the club.

The theory being that if you are willing to post good questions and or answers or subscribe you are less likely not to return the old compensator to me after fitting the SSC, this seems to work so I will leave it in place.

Also please take on board that I like a 10 to 14 day turn round on these from the day you receive the modified compensator.

These will not stretch and are a one time fit to your car, you can also find the details in the members contrubutions.
[SIZE=4]https://i.imgur.com/3AsKlIBl.jpg

Below are the photo's of what you will receive a strong & tested original SSC modifed compensator.
[SIZE=4https://i.imgur.com/hcqlXesl.jpg]1

https://i.imgur.com/ecGaZb1l.jpg2

https://i.imgur.com/njuSm94l.jpg3

When you send the compensator back please don't forget to add your name to the returning parcel or on the slip which was sent with the compensator to you, so i can add your name to the returned list.

As you know it took me quite a while to get the compensator's together for this scheme to work, and with your help it is working well so I can see no reason why this should not carry on as it is.

I thank all members for your co-operation, also all of you for sticking with me and making this work cheers Arctic. :bowdown:

This is the up to date Stainless Steel Handbrake Compensator fitting for our Rover 75 MG ZT cars from start to finish.

Stainless Steel compensator which replaces the mild steel one on our cars
https://i.imgur.com/B9zlWAem.jpg1a

Right lets get started make sure you have all your tools ready as below 1b
https://i.imgur.com/trfZN9rm.jpg1b

Most of the work is carried out from the near side of the car (Passengers Side).

Adjust front passenger seat as far forward as possible Fig 1
https://i.imgur.com/R3UhA6fm.jpg1

Now adjust the front drivers seat forward and down as far as possible Fig 2
https://i.imgur.com/I9yJhmLm.jpg2

With the front seats adjusted you can now remove the two screws from the side of the console using the long pozidrive screwdriver very easy on the drivers side as the seat lower Fig 3
https://i.imgur.com/RXHIC9im.jpg3

Move round to the passengers side and remove that screw also put these safe for re-fitting when the compensator as been fitted Fig 4
https://i.imgur.com/GrnopY2m.jpg4

Next we turn our attention to removing the handbrake gaiter to expose the front adjuster nut Fig 5
https://i.imgur.com/YD9t4xzm.jpg5

Push down the top of the gaiter and pull forward Fig 6
https://i.imgur.com/ITt5a3Xm.jpg6

There are four clips either side of the gaiter these can be pressed in to release the gaiter from the handbrake you may have to twist the handle part as it maybe a bit sticky then remove fully Fig 7
https://i.imgur.com/v6hHTt6m.jpg7

With the gaiter removed you have access to the front cable adjuster nut 13mm Fig 8
https://i.imgur.com/UrJOxFJm.jpg8

Now using a long reach deep 13mm socket undo the adjuster nut flush with the top of the thread, if washers or spacers have been used under the nut you will need to remove the nut altogether to remove them, you can then replace the adjuster nut flush with the top of the thread once they have been removed. Fig 9
https://i.imgur.com/VQbusKSm.jpg9

With the adjuster nut flush with the top of the thread you are ready to move to the rear of the car to carry on with fitting the compensator. Fig 10
https://i.imgur.com/Wr7Ueg7m.jpg10

First make sure you have lowered the handbrake fully and the car is in gear or park Fig 11
https://i.imgur.com/pFEPnMsm.jpg11

Now from the rear near passengers side first remove the carpet kicker by sliding it to the front of the car, rear passenger side, to the rear on the drivers side Fig 12-13
https://i.imgur.com/BBgEUxlm.jpg12

https://i.imgur.com/XhxIYX6m.jpg13

Now pull away the rubber door seal from the bottom and half way up the door frame Fig 14
https://i.imgur.com/t6l6RiVm.jpg14

Next pull out the bottom of the side panel gently it just clips into the frame Fig 15
https://i.imgur.com/4VJi30Km.jpg15

Now with the door card removal tool take out the black centre carpet plug if you do not have this tool use a wide flat ended screwdriver Fig 16
https://i.imgur.com/sEMiZjNm.jpg16

Now go round to the drivers side and repeat the process from figs 12 to 16
https://i.imgur.com/p3NqfTJm.jpg17

Not forgetting the side panel must be unclipped the the bottom Fig 18
https://i.imgur.com/NB1lT0Tm.jpg18

You must now peel the carpet from under the side panel as far as the seat belt anchor do this both sides Fig 19
https://i.imgur.com/hA1aDvYm.jpg19

Now you can pull and pop up the corner of the rear seat squab Fig 20
https://i.imgur.com/IwxekmHm.jpg20

Do the same on the passengers side pop up the corner of the seat Fig 21
https://i.imgur.com/vGzEBcum.jpg21

With this done you can now remove the rear ashtray situated at the rear of the console, open it and pull it down and out sharply Fig 22
https://i.imgur.com/lKYhkOdm.jpg22

Now the rear ashtray compartment is removed you will see two 10mm bolts these need to be taken out Fig 23
https://i.imgur.com/TXHDMQmm.jpg23

Remove the bolts using a ratchet spanner 10mm Fig 24-25
https://i.imgur.com/jNb0LXpm.jpg24

https://i.imgur.com/jNb0LXpm.jpg25

We can now lift and prop up the rear of the console using a piece of 2"x 2" wood with a V cut out or a piece of broom handle 8" long i used a wooden spindle Fig 26
https://i.imgur.com/ne1GEz5m.jpg26

Wedge this in the seat runner and prop up the drivers side of the rear of the console Fig 27
https://i.imgur.com/L2A41mum.jpg27

This now give you access to the little bit of carpet that i like to cut as it helps later when lifting the rear of the carpet up and also gives you better access to the front cable black clip, this is not seen after the console is lowered down Fig 28
https://i.imgur.com/lfTj2v7m.jpg28

With the little carpet cut you can open this and gain easy access to the front cable retaining clip (black) open the carpet Fig 29-30
https://i.imgur.com/SaX9bwim.jpg29

https://i.imgur.com/4BNu6wKm.jpg30

You will now see the black clip this must be removed to release the front cable from the compensator don't forget i am working from the near side of the car leaning in from the passenger footwell and door Fig 31
https://i.imgur.com/Sc7y4uLm.jpg31

Reach round and press the ends of the black clip together and it will come out very easy put this safe after removing as this is most important Fig 32
https://i.imgur.com/8Icd21im.jpg32

With the clip removed you can release the front cable from the stretched compensator leave it lying under the carpet for now Fig 33 33A
https://i.imgur.com/3nC80oCm.jpg33

https://i.imgur.com/M8TM49sm.jpg33A

Time to go back the corner of the seats we pulled up earlier to pull the carpet from the lug it is held over both sides Fig 34-35
https://i.imgur.com/3gIG0cUm.jpg34

https://i.imgur.com/1j2s80Vm.jpg35

Now that both corners are free the centre of the rear carpet will follow, it is ready to be pulled up to expose the compensator steel cover Fig 36
https://i.imgur.com/heJMbVkm.jpg36

Now again working from the passengers side rear door opening reach in and pull the carpet up if you have someone helping you they can pull it up from the drivers side at the same time, far easier with two people. Fig 37
https://i.imgur.com/7IQbKbNm.jpg37

If you are working on your own cut your self two pieces of wood approx 10"-12" long you can use these to hold the carpet back and up for you Fig 37B
https://i.imgur.com/epDl1Ljm.jpg37B

With the carpet pulled up lying on the rear seat reach over and push in the rear inner corner of the carpet nearest to the steel cover the will give you access to the drivers side torx 27 bolt there are three altogether. Fig 38
https://i.imgur.com/D6bCcbem.jpg38

You can now use the small ratchet with the torx 27 bit in it to undo the bolt Fig 39
https://i.imgur.com/cxxT28Bm.jpg39

Now you can do the passenger side torx again pushing in the inner corner carpet to give you most access Fig 40-41
https://i.imgur.com/TUio4mWm.jpg40

https://i.imgur.com/TOaOflDm.jpg41

Finally remove the last torx on top of the cover plate Fig 42
https://i.imgur.com/YvcjQjFm.jpg42

You are now ready to change out the stretched compensator for the modified Stainless Steel compensator which is a one time fit and will not stretch unhook the two rear cables from the compensator and remove Fig 43-44

https://i.imgur.com/VHliBVzm.jpg43

https://i.imgur.com/xSCHEW3m.jpg44

Offer up the new Stainless steel compensator and fit it you can do this two ways fit the front cable first and fit the black clip or fit the rear cables first then fit the front cable not forgetting the black clip. Fig 45
https://i.imgur.com/24gsrdGm.jpg45

Here i am showing you the front cable and rear cables fitted before i have fitted the black clip just to show how all cables are in the right place Fig 46
https://i.imgur.com/i1L6aMpm.jpg46

Most important the black clip must be fitted to hold in the front cable Fig 47-48
https://i.imgur.com/jNFuwnom.jpg47

https://i.imgur.com/24gsrdGm.jpg48

Replace the cover plate over the compensator Fig 49-50
https://i.imgur.com/fxCFUU6m.jpg49

https://i.imgur.com/fxCFUU6m.jpg50

You can now adjust the front cable adjuster nut leaving 25mm from the top of the nut Fig 51-52
https://i.imgur.com/1E1PYIRm.jpg51

https://i.imgur.com/epHPhwjm.jpg52

As this member had already adjusted at the rear drums using the knurled nuts his handbrake only needed to be adjusted to 20mm as opposed to the usual 25mm recommended, if when you have adjusted to the 25mm the handbrake is not holding on three clicks you must bring the nut back flush with the top of the thread and adjust at both rear drums first then adjust at the front cable again to 25mm Fig 53-55
https://i.imgur.com/lsj4yMTm.jpg53

https://i.imgur.com/Wvz2Tmsm.jpg54

https://i.imgur.com/kBV5ZMNm.jpg55

Once you are satisfied with the adjustment refit the carpet and trim not forgetting the two console side screws, the Stainless steel compensator swap is now complete, note the time from the first photo 11.30am and the last photo 12.09pm and i was taking photo's because it is your first time fitting allow your self an hour good luck Arctic