This guide captures ‘bygone’ advice on how to Replace a Twin Cable Handbrake on a Morris Minor Classic Car.
Yet most twin cable systems on Classic Cars are identical.
For a more detailed view of handbrake systems used on Classic Cars and how to adjust them click HERE
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Contents In This Post
Remember folks these are ‘bygone guides’ … useful but the safety and personal protective equipment measures are reflective of bygone awareness. Stay safe.
Introduction
You will find below a pictorial explanation of the work involved.
It only covers the removal of one cable. Yet as you know there are two.
However the process is the same for the other.
Release From Brake Lever
Release Retaining Clamp
Locate Remaining Internal Bolt
Locate Bolts Under The Car
Remove Retaining Bolt
Remove Nut From Wheel Back Plate
Remove The Cable Holding Pin
Remove The Cable
Reverse Procedure To Refit
Fitting new is simply a reverse of the above procedure.
Once you have fitted the new cables then you may like to follow this link for adjusting the cable correctly.
You may need to search the post as it covers the adjustment of several types of handbrake.
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