Is there a possibility that what you have is that the end that was fitted after the cable was shortened has simply come off? My memories of making brake cables in the 60's and 70's is that unless you "high temperature" silver solder them as well as crimping, they eventually pull off. The exception is the process used for boat fittings where the ends are crimped on using a force of many tonnes - not managed to break one of those yet! Provided that no one has tried to lead solder the end then it might be possible to melt it back in. If you do attempt this as a TEMPORARY SOLUTION, try not to heat the wire too much away from the end as it will reduce its tensile strength and possibly snap.
The Sierra cable is similar to the Fiesta one in that the adjuster is a plastic fitting that runs on the spiral tubing that takes the cable load where is goes from the chassis to the suspension - very coarse thread - and is kept in place with a plastic locknut. Hamish ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Kodz To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 7:52 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Handbrake Cable So something has gone ping and now the handbrake isn't working. I've taken a brief look underneath and there's a piece of plastic that looks like it should be attached to something, so I will probably need to replace it. Firstly is it possible to do this without removing the diff? What cable is used - looking at the distances it's not a Sierra one. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1774 - Release Date: 07/11/2008 19:58
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