Hey guys,
The handbrake cable in my early 1957 T1 was cut many moons ago by the po. It is the small section of cable that runs from the hand brake handle forward to the front of the car. It appears that the cable is attached to the pull handle by a roll pin and can be removed. Is this a rebuildable part? I included a "found" picture of the part I am referring to. The cable has been cut approximately 2 inches from the end( approximately where the red line is). Thank you in advance.
J
Hand Brake Question
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Re: Hand Brake Question
At the end of the cable is a clevis hanger bracket, with a clevis pin, attaches to the emergency brake lever. I don't know if your brake cable is repairable or if there is a repair kit. Any type of splice would bind in the emergency brake bracket tube under the dash. Our used parts vendors like Klasse 356 probably have one available.
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Re: Hand Brake Question
You may be able to save the assembly you have rather than pay the high price for another. Below is a photo showing how the cable exits the handle shaft and the end attachment piece to the bellcrank. You may be able to pull the stands out from the crimped areas, drill a little larger and insert a longer cable -- say, clutch cable -- and re-crimp. On the forward end, silver solder can be added because that end is steel. The handle end is aluminum and a solid crimp will have to work.
BTW, the handles are different depending on model (smooth vs ribbed). And, there is a kit for the locking pieces at the handle end, see: tiny.cc/7whm1y
BTW, the handles are different depending on model (smooth vs ribbed). And, there is a kit for the locking pieces at the handle end, see: tiny.cc/7whm1y
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Re: Hand Brake Question
Thank you for the advice. I am going to try to save mine first ( its in great shape).
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Re: Hand Brake Question
The cable splice would be at the forward end (not in the tube under the dash) pulling the crank-lever rearward to activate the brake.
I'm assuming that if the clevis-end is lost, you'll need a replacement, or--anything's possible to fix.
I'm assuming that if the clevis-end is lost, you'll need a replacement, or--anything's possible to fix.
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Re: Hand Brake Question
J,
If it's just that the cable's been snipped and you still have both pieces, you could consider using four of these types of small clamps, with a short length of new cable or wire to run along side where the original ends connect. It wouldn't be factory clean, but it would likely work fine. I have these clamps holding together two sections of emergency brake cable in my VW bus and they've been good for years. Again, it's not factory, but if you just want to get going with what you have, I'm pretty sure these clamps would sufficiently handle the pulling and the twisting forces applied to the cable.
https://www.zoro.com/dayton-wire-rope-c ... FzEALw_wcB
Good luck!
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If it's just that the cable's been snipped and you still have both pieces, you could consider using four of these types of small clamps, with a short length of new cable or wire to run along side where the original ends connect. It wouldn't be factory clean, but it would likely work fine. I have these clamps holding together two sections of emergency brake cable in my VW bus and they've been good for years. Again, it's not factory, but if you just want to get going with what you have, I'm pretty sure these clamps would sufficiently handle the pulling and the twisting forces applied to the cable.
https://www.zoro.com/dayton-wire-rope-c ... FzEALw_wcB
Good luck!
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Re: Hand Brake Question
When I restored my 356A 25 + years ago I did as Brad suggested, drilled out and silver soldered.
I used stainless steel wire that I got at a boatyard. The flexible type typically used for lifelines on a boat.
KTF
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I used stainless steel wire that I got at a boatyard. The flexible type typically used for lifelines on a boat.
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Re: Hand Brake Question
You can use nicopresses and cable ends to repair it. A boat rigging shop can do the repair.
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Re: Hand Brake Question
Thanks for the ideas guys. I have it all removed and think the splice may still slide easily within the tube. Thanks again