Handbrake Compensator

[KRISTLEE]

Hi All,

I got back late last night and had an SSC waiting for me from Arctic so after a bit of a lazy morning (just done 28 12hr nightshifts so I think I deserved some rest lol) I set about changing my compensator out so I could get the old one back to Arctic in the post this afternoon, however, I seem to have hit a snag. I cannot for the life of me release the forward cable coming from the hand brake lever. Yes it is off before any of you jump on me with funny remarks lol

Any suggestions?

[suzublu]

Have you slackened the nut right off under the lever, & removed the little clip holding the cables in the compensator

[KRISTLEE]

Aye mate the 13mm nut on the lever is fully slackened and the black clip has been removed but there seems to still be a load of tension on the cable and it seems to me that the adjuster has been over done at some point which possibly means the cable is stuck in a taut position even with the handbrake off.

[roverbarmy]

Put the nut on a few threads and give it a sharp tap with a hammer, via a piece of hardwood (to protect the nut and threaded portion of the cable). This should shock the cable loose (hopefully).
Mike

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Put the nut on a few threads and give it a sharp tap with a hammer, via a piece of hardwood (to protect the nut and threaded portion of the cable). This should shock the cable loose (hopefully).
Mike

Cheers mate, good idea n will give it a try tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

[David Lawrence]

Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

Cheers mate, good idea n will give it a try tomorrow and let you know how I get on.

I did the compensator on my auto last week and found even though i slackened off the nut all the way the threaded part stuck where it was. Came loose with a sharp whack then i was able to remove the washers that had been put under it. Should work for you too.

Personally i found it easier to remove the 2 rear cables first, then slip the compensator together with front cable out through the side gap created by lifting the console with the patented arctic v cut brush handle, so you can easily see the black clip, and manipulate the front cable.

Took me about 2 hours to remove compensator, modify it with shackle and clevis pin, then refit. Tha included one cup of coffee. I would say 30 minutes of it was getting the back seat back down properly.

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by David Lawrence

I did the compensator on my auto last week and found even though i slackened off the nut all the way the threaded part stuck where it was. Came loose with a sharp whack then i was able to remove the washers that had been put under it. Should work for you too.

Personally i found it easier to remove the 2 rear cables first, then slip the compensator together with front cable out through the side gap created by lifting the console with the patented arctic v cut brush handle, so you can easily see the black clip, and manipulate the front cable.

Took me about 2 hours to remove compensator, modify it with shackle and clevis pin, then refit. Tha included one cup of coffee. I would say 30 minutes of it was getting the back seat back down properly.

Cheers mate,

The bit of studding sticking out was packed with washers already so hopefully works for me too...

Didn't want to infringe on Arctics copyright v cut brush handle so I used a 19mm open ended spanner lol

[Arctic]

Hi Lee.
Check if there are ant washes or a large bolt under the front adjuster nut, if so take off the nut and remove the washers/packers what ever as been used re-fit the nut flush the top of the thread then have ago at popping out the front cable from the compensator.

As for the copyright on the piece of wood with the V cut into it to hold up the console there is not one cheers Arctic

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&postcount=103

[KRISTLEE]

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Lee.
Check if there are ant washes or a large bolt under the front adjuster nut, if so take off the nut and remove the washers/packers what ever as been used re-fit the nut flush the top of the thread then have ago at popping out the front cable from the compensator.

As for the copyright on the piece of wood with the V cut into it to hold up the console there is not one cheers Arctic

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...&postcount=103

Cheers mate hopefully will get it sorted early afternoon.

[KRISTLEE]

Just to let yas know compensator changed out...tapping the studding on the lever worked a treat so thanks for the tip (being a marine engineer you'd have thought I would've tried that...guess I was getting tired lol).

Arctic...old one will be in the post Monday so you should get it Tuesday or Wednesday..cheers mate.