Possible Cure for Dodgy Handbrake.. - Page 37

Dashiel · 31st October 2011, 16:45

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

I don't think so, I think it is another small design defect or perhaps wear. Mine doesn't seem to do it, but both of your hubs moved with the handbrake applied. Perhaps they improved the design on the Mk II?

IMHO it is probably caused by mechanics who are in a rush or not aware overtightening the handbrake adjuster screw, rather than adjusting at the rear wheel hubs. (The Rover part number has not changed at all over the different editions of the vehicle). And probably a fair dollop of how hard you pull on the handle - is your house/drive on a hill?

If your car is lucky enough to have had a competent and conscientious mechanic doing the work then you may have escaped this. But for the majority of 75's by now this is probably not the case.

By the way, this is all good news and everyone involved should be congratulated. Saved me a lot of head scratching and time. Having spent 2 hours adjusting to no avail a few weeks ago.

rovexCDTi · 13th November 2011, 10:31

Did mine today, many little cuts on hands (every edge on the car seems to have been made like a razor blade) and the carpet is immensely stiff, but job done in about 45 mins. Handbrake is now awesome! 3 clicks is rock solid.

Mine was holding on 3 clicks before but only with way too much adjustment on the cable, and it still felt wooly and stretchy.

tony48 · 5th March 2012, 10:08

can someone tell me the size of adjuster nut as i have to buy a socket.thanks tony

Hodgy · 5th March 2012, 10:33

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Originally Posted by tony48

can someone tell me the size of adjuster nut as i have to buy a socket.thanks tony

I'm sure it's 13mm

HarryM1BYT · 5th March 2012, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Hodgy

I'm sure it's 13mm

13mm, but you will need a 13mm deep one. I didn't have one when I first did mine, but I managed to fashion a tube spanner out of some tube in the vice. The nuts are not usually tight, just awkward to get to.

zeek · 17th February 2013, 17:47

I have received my modified compensator and am trying to fit. Followed the very helpful instructions above but am struggling to get the carpet to bend sufficiently to get access to the three torx screws. Ic an just about get to the single one. The console is unscrewed by the seats and at the ashtray. Carpet is free all away around the edge upto the seat belt anchors. I am pulling it at the edge that has come away from under the seat squab.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

suzublu · 17th February 2013, 17:56

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Originally Posted by zeek

I have received my modified compensator and am trying to fit. Followed the very helpful instructions above but am struggling to get the carpet to bend sufficiently to get access to the three torx screws. Ic an just about get to the single one. The console is unscrewed by the seats and at the ashtray. Carpet is free all away around the edge upto the seat belt anchors. I am pulling it at the edge that has come away from under the seat squab.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

Have you read this David?..http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...4&postcount=15

Gate Keeper · 17th February 2013, 18:13

I am still on the original one, getting on for 15 years and it is coming up high. I think Its time I did something about it from the point of view of safety.

Arctic · 17th February 2013, 18:31

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Originally Posted by zeek

I have received my modified compensator and am trying to fit. Followed the very helpful instructions above but am struggling to get the carpet to bend sufficiently to get access to the three torx screws. Ic an just about get to the single one. The console is unscrewed by the seats and at the ashtray. Carpet is free all away around the edge upto the seat belt anchors. I am pulling it at the edge that has come away from under the seat squab.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Have you read this David?..http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...4&postcount=15

And here is the last update to fitting

if get really stuck take a drive down the M6 to me Arctic.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&postcount=293

Both the above can be found here below post 15 and 293
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ed+compensator

zeek · 17th February 2013, 18:44

Thank you both. I shall give it a good beating tomorrow.

13th November 2011, 10:31	#362
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Did mine today, many little cuts on hands (every edge on the car seems to have been made like a razor blade) and the carpet is immensely stiff, but job done in about 45 mins. Handbrake is now awesome! 3 clicks is rock solid. Mine was holding on 3 clicks before but only with way too much adjustment on the cable, and it still felt wooly and stretchy. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

5th March 2012, 10:08	#363
tony48 Avid contributor rover 75 connoisseur se saloon 2001 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: newcastle Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	nut can someone tell me the size of adjuster nut as i have to buy a socket.thanks tony

17th February 2013, 17:47	#366
zeek Regular poster 75 CDTi SE Auto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Coventry Posts: 42 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have received my modified compensator and am trying to fit. Followed the very helpful instructions above but am struggling to get the carpet to bend sufficiently to get access to the three torx screws. Ic an just about get to the single one. The console is unscrewed by the seats and at the ashtray. Carpet is free all away around the edge upto the seat belt anchors. I am pulling it at the edge that has come away from under the seat squab. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

17th February 2013, 18:13	#368
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,083 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I am still on the original one, getting on for 15 years and it is coming up high. I think Its time I did something about it from the point of view of safety.

17th February 2013, 18:44	#370
zeek Regular poster 75 CDTi SE Auto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Coventry Posts: 42 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you both. I shall give it a good beating tomorrow.