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Old 22nd July 2013, 11:39   #1
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Default Handbrake Compensator SSC ( Original )

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.
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Below are the photo's of what you will receive a strong & tested original SSC modifed compensator.
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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.



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
1a

Right lets get started make sure you have all your tools ready as below 1b
1b

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
1

Now adjust the front drivers seat forward and down as far as possible Fig 2
2

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
3

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
4

Next we turn our attention to removing the handbrake gaiter to expose the front adjuster nut Fig 5
5

Push down the top of the gaiter and pull forward Fig 6
6

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
7

With the gaiter removed you have access to the front cable adjuster nut 13mm Fig 8
8

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
9

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
10

First make sure you have lowered the handbrake fully and the car is in gear or park Fig 11
11

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
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13

Now pull away the rubber door seal from the bottom and half way up the door frame Fig 14
14

Next pull out the bottom of the side panel gently it just clips into the frame Fig 15
15

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
16

Now go round to the drivers side and repeat the process from figs 12 to 16
17

Not forgetting the side panel must be unclipped the the bottom Fig 18
18

You must now peel the carpet from under the side panel as far as the seat belt anchor do this both sides Fig 19
19

Now you can pull and pop up the corner of the rear seat squab Fig 20
20

Do the same on the passengers side pop up the corner of the seat Fig 21
21

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
22

Now the rear ashtray compartment is removed you will see two 10mm bolts these need to be taken out Fig 23
23

Remove the bolts using a ratchet spanner 10mm Fig 24-25
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25

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
26

Wedge this in the seat runner and prop up the drivers side of the rear of the console Fig 27
27

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
28

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
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30

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
31

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
32

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
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33A

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
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35

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
36

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
37


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
37B

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
38

You can now use the small ratchet with the torx 27 bit in it to undo the bolt Fig 39
39

Now you can do the passenger side torx again pushing in the inner corner carpet to give you most access Fig 40-41
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41

Finally remove the last torx on top of the cover plate Fig 42
42

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

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44

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
45

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
46

Most important the black clip must be fitted to hold in the front cable Fig 47-48
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48

Replace the cover plate over the compensator Fig 49-50
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50

You can now adjust the front cable adjuster nut leaving 25mm from the top of the nut Fig 51-52
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52

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
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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
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Old 22nd July 2013, 12:49   #2
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Got mine, and fitted! My old one is in today's post to you
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Yes Steve, the fitting went really well, this mod is 1st class, in fact it's 'Gert Lush'
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Old 22nd August 2013, 00:57   #4
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Yes Steve, the fitting went really well, this mod is 1st class, in fact it's 'Gert Lush'
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Great to hear and thank you for letting me know not that hard a job is it really all the best Arctic
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On there way to you as from today cumberlandnev,Austin10 also members remember if you are at the nano or any other meet i maybe going to throughout the year i can bring a compensator along and fit it for on that day but again this must be confirmed by either an email or PM cheers Arctic.
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Fitted mine at the weekend, with the help of a great member on here, and old one now packed up and will be posted back tomorrow

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Many thanks for supplying these modified compensators. Both Zt's now have working handbrakes. My 190's was pretty bad and now it works like a dream.

The old ones are on their way to you but probably at the mercy of the Christmas post

If there is anybody contemplating doing this, all I can say is go for it. It's well worth the effort. The only tricky bit was fighting with the rear carpet, its just too thick, MG Rover should have fitted a cheaper version

Thanks again for your hard work and making these available,

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Hi Gary (gbsh)
Received your return compensator Saturday morning glad you fitted the Stainless Steel one ok.

I have a few ready now for any members whom would like on first batch of 2014 and I will also be fitting some at the various meets I go to through out the year cheers Arctic
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Received your return compensator Saturday morning glad you fitted the Stainless Steel one ok.

I have a few ready now for any members whom would like on first batch of 2014 and I will also be fitting some at the various meets I go to through out the year cheers Arctic


Nice one I have a feeling I will be needing one for Swmbos Connie shortly
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hi Arctic happy new year to you.
just read the how to on this .
how long to do the job 1 hour. looks like a all day job .
oh well another job on my list of to do.
think im on page 50 on the list now

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