Handbrake Modification - Page 3

Arctic · 24th October 2011, 21:58

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Originally Posted by damienp

So that's where those rizzlas went

When i fitted this compensator i found all manner of stuff

stormbind · 24th October 2011, 22:43

I had the shoes put right on mine about 8 months ago but it still needs to be pulled up five notches when parked on a 35-degree slope. Four notches is maybe enough but five feels safer.

Would this mod change that?

Arctic · 24th October 2011, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormbind

I had the shoes put right on mine about 8 months ago but it still needs to be pulled up five notches when parked on a 35-degree slope. Four notches is maybe enough but five feels safer.

Would this mod change that?

I would say yes you would proberly get it on three notches and hopefully it should stay like that

your five will soon be 7 and more as time goes by Arctic.

Ragman · 24th October 2011, 22:49

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Originally Posted by Arctic

I would say yes you would proberly get it on three notches and hopefully it should stay like that

your five will soon be 7 and more as time goes by Arctic.

i would say that 'without the mod your five will soon be 7 and more as time goes by'

Arctic · 25th October 2011, 00:21

As of today tuesday the 25th october i now only have 4 compensators left the rest have been ordered and sent out and i must wait for the old ones to be returned before i can modify anymore but will keep those interested on this thread cheers Arctic.

Julian · 25th October 2011, 10:08

Hi Arctic,
Can you put me down for a modified compensator please? If you still have stock, can you PM me with details of payment etc. and I'll take one straightaway? I live in France but can get the part sent to a UK address if easier and can pay by Paypal, UK bank cheque or Visa card.
Thanks,
Julian.

Arctic · 25th October 2011, 17:45

All compensators are now spoken for untill the old ones are returned then i can re-issue a new batch which should be the end of this week 31st October into first week in November i will post when ready cheers Arctic.

PS THOSE WHOM ARE INTRESTED AND DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE HAND BRAKE MODIFICATION I MUST HAVE YOUR PROPER NAME AS WELL AS YOUR FORUM NAME TO STOP ANY CONFUSION THANK YOU. i am not shouting just put it in bold writing so it can be seen clearly thank you Arctic.

HarryM1BYT · 25th October 2011, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by stormbind

I had the shoes put right on mine about 8 months ago but it still needs to be pulled up five notches when parked on a 35-degree slope. Four notches is maybe enough but five feels safer.

Would this mod change that?

Even with a stretched compensator, it should still be possible to get it adjusted to three clicks fully on, assuming you fit some sort of spacer under the adjuster nut to compensate for the stretch. The issue is that it will continue to stretch in use, even if you do that.

Fit a modified compensator and your adjustment should stay put for years, but I would suggest that the adjustment at the hub always needs to be checked as well, because people (mechanics included) do tend to set it with too much clearance, then take up the excess at the adjuster nut under the handbrake lever. Adjust at the hub first, get that spot on, then set the adjuster nut so the wheels spin just free, but handbrake is starting to work at 1 click, working at 2 and on solidly at 3 clicks.

Making good use of the handbrake is also a part of the formulae for having a good handbrake - it needs to be used frequently to keep the rust off the inner drum.

Arctic · 27th October 2011, 10:51

To all members whom have had a modified compensator sent to them on the exchange scheme with me please remember i must have your old one back i understand you may not have had time to fit the modified compensator yet but those who have, i/we need these to be returned so this mod can carry forward for others i thank you all for your co-operation and it is most appreciated
Cheers Arctic.

Thank you to those below which have stuck to the plan and returned their old compensators.

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lathbury · 29th October 2011, 15:00

Hi Dave, I bought the replacement from you last week and was going to wait for my m.o.t. before getting it changed but decided to do it myself today. I did everything as per photo's but I could not move the carpet. After 2 1/2 hours it started to rain so I gave in and cut the carpet. All done now, just got to try and superglue the carpet over the tunnel. My compensator was well and truly stretched so quite happy now. I will post the old one to you next week. Many thanks. John.

25th October 2011, 00:21	#25
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,701 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	As of today tuesday the 25th october i now only have 4 compensators left the rest have been ordered and sent out and i must wait for the old ones to be returned before i can modify anymore but will keep those interested on this thread cheers Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

25th October 2011, 17:45	#27
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,701 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	All compensators are now spoken for untill the old ones are returned then i can re-issue a new batch which should be the end of this week 31st October into first week in November i will post when ready cheers Arctic. PS THOSE WHOM ARE INTRESTED AND DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE HAND BRAKE MODIFICATION I MUST HAVE YOUR PROPER NAME AS WELL AS YOUR FORUM NAME TO STOP ANY CONFUSION THANK YOU. i am not shouting just put it in bold writing so it can be seen clearly thank you Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 29th November 2011 at 11:39..

27th October 2011, 10:51	#29
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,701 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Modified Compensator Returns List To all members whom have had a modified compensator sent to them on the exchange scheme with me please remember i must have your old one back i understand you may not have had time to fit the modified compensator yet but those who have, i/we need these to be returned so this mod can carry forward for others i thank you all for your co-operation and it is most appreciated Cheers Arctic. Thank you to those below which have stuck to the plan and returned their old compensators. radi8or hinged-bap Lathbury Catex handyjackdaniels silver surfer Lucky Boy rik007 Vmax1000 Touchstone Courier118 damienp Dashiell Simpsora Robzilla Mr. Malcolm. tammyboy 75Ken x 2 jumper rover CDTi wuzerk firefrost davy2xl suzublu 1powerrack cusm K£l50N Armoredbrummy XANADU ronbax Angler5988 Topgear16 susiecooper Auto-Tat NEILD jontyp Stevesav poppy Nomad Ragman MN190 ceetdm superheavy120 Keith O'flinn ched Graham4Brown Bazman Jay Kully MalteseMarc dsteph steve916 Falcon flyer Sturmonk ROD1 mamasboy canonite JEK paddyflan SapperGB FLYER Thorfin Hodgy G20STU allegroman tony48 rich1786 heathernstewart jubby Falcoron Garysnr TEZ 75 Geordiebuoy Jon ball Rob howarth Mofo Stro Colin Gerrish baileyda123 Mike Robinson Colin Ellis Topgear16 carguy143 munroman Entitysuperdavid Dragrad Paras659 jules nobby09 Donald M Uggababy Anthony Osbourne JB Tourer x 2 bikerdave Mikec Chris77 Topman Madmitch Shullaknights Richard Garner Vaultsman champion daddy Kate Streatfield Jules neilbaker86 Klaus Germany Patrolmanpete MikeJohn Rachel G Peter A Pepsimcm Flinstone Pete66 Reworht Uncle Buck Alan H Dr D Simm PEJO Peter Harrison Madmitch extra one Dan-Storm Monkeyboy Nigel SCFC Jimbob201 TOMY Drewbie Vindaloo neilbaker86 BRM494 Dufour Frisbydoo Beejay John91919 SSmith Frana Flying Banana Ray C333 Blacksmudge Jan-peter Liberator Luckybag Markvh Stagn8 boater VXman StevieB82 Bruno1926 John A junior toon Brassy Tricky2 RayC333 1234dist T Burgess Ajd1 Mr-Shed Havefun JonJon77 Phili12 RoryRover RWShafto Woof25 testdasi zeemax-mini Billy Bumble malcmcilroy ericdraven73 sadler Igor Baughurst Jules Tnarg Richard1973 Pal Foder Nigel Wynne r44flyer RamseyMGR Tootall Thecrofter John E triker62 Flash Harry ke13661 gavp1979 littlened Vitesse-chris stux99 valleygixer Dogcairn dartrivet bprepared brgcdti Dhowell1972 miss moppet hamillr5011 Smiler Johnb1959 P5TGC TommyD NMH100 Jamfortea Dean36014 218VVC Hank H Baughurst Scott M SkinnyL Adijmason Albert Tatlock D Bushwacka old man rover Minty Buster12Prg2382 bernieM Davy Huddie PMB Baughurst Ged57 75 Tourer Wardie Relutantmech __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 14th June 2013 at 18:51.. Reason: adding names

29th October 2011, 15:00	#30
lathbury Posted a thing or two 75 Conn S.E. Cdt. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,803 Thanks: 1,873 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Mod. Hi Dave, I bought the replacement from you last week and was going to wait for my m.o.t. before getting it changed but decided to do it myself today. I did everything as per photo's but I could not move the carpet. After 2 1/2 hours it started to rain so I gave in and cut the carpet. All done now, just got to try and superglue the carpet over the tunnel. My compensator was well and truly stretched so quite happy now. I will post the old one to you next week. Many thanks. John.

24th October 2011, 22:43	#22
stormbind Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Guildford & Ipswich Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had the shoes put right on mine about 8 months ago but it still needs to be pulled up five notches when parked on a 35-degree slope. Four notches is maybe enough but five feels safer. Would this mod change that?

25th October 2011, 10:08	#26
Julian Regular poster MG ZT 260 (V8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Arctic, Can you put me down for a modified compensator please? If you still have stock, can you PM me with details of payment etc. and I'll take one straightaway? I live in France but can get the part sent to a UK address if easier and can pay by Paypal, UK bank cheque or Visa card. Thanks, Julian.