Handbrake retainers

vitesse · 17th June 2024, 09:12

While changing a rear bearing I noticed some non-standard handbrake shoe retainers had been fitted. The back plates were quite corroded, and many of us have experienced the situation when standard retainers just won’t hold anymore. Volvo, Porsche type springs were used (lots on eBay) , could be a useful alternative while waiting for DMGRS back plate replacements.

Type of springs:

suzublu · 17th June 2024, 10:06

I used Ford pin and collet with springs and a big washer on mine Michael 😎 A nyloc nut and 4mm bolt also works

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vitesse · 17th June 2024, 10:19

Thanks for the reply, I've used a similar long bolt and nyloc in the past, but one side was quite fiddly.

These springs hold well and are much easier to fit, reassuring to know that Volvo & Porsche use these as standard.

Regards

17th June 2024, 09:12	#1
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,579 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Handbrake retainers While changing a rear bearing I noticed some non-standard handbrake shoe retainers had been fitted. The back plates were quite corroded, and many of us have experienced the situation when standard retainers just won’t hold anymore. Volvo, Porsche type springs were used (lots on eBay) , could be a useful alternative while waiting for DMGRS back plate replacements. Type of springs:

17th June 2024, 10:06	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,981 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I used Ford pin and collet with springs and a big washer on mine Michael 😎 A nyloc nut and 4mm bolt also works Sent from my SM-A145R using Tapatalk Last edited by suzublu; 17th June 2024 at 10:11..

17th June 2024, 10:19	#3
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,579 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Thanks for the reply, I've used a similar long bolt and nyloc in the past, but one side was quite fiddly. These springs hold well and are much easier to fit, reassuring to know that Volvo & Porsche use these as standard. Regards