When i fitted this compensator i found all manner of stuff :D

I had the shoes put right on mine about 8 months ago but it still needs to be pulled up five notches when parked on a 35-degree slope. Four notches is maybe enough but five feels safer.

Would this mod change that?

I would say yes you would proberly get it on three notches and hopefully it should stay like that ;) your five will soon be 7 and more as time goes by Arctic.

i would say that 'without the mod your five will soon be 7 and more as time goes by'

As of today tuesday the 25th october i now only have 4 compensators left the rest have been ordered and sent out and i must wait for the old ones to be returned before i can modify anymore but will keep those interested on this thread cheers Arctic.

Hi Arctic,
Can you put me down for a modified compensator please? If you still have stock, can you PM me with details of payment etc. and I'll take one straightaway? I live in France but can get the part sent to a UK address if easier and can pay by Paypal, UK bank cheque or Visa card.
Thanks,
Julian.

All compensators are now spoken for untill the old ones are returned then i can re-issue a new batch which should be the end of this week 31st October into first week in November i will post when ready cheers Arctic.

PS THOSE WHOM ARE INTRESTED AND DECIDE TO PROCEED WITH THE HAND BRAKE MODIFICATION I MUST HAVE YOUR PROPER NAME AS WELL AS YOUR FORUM NAME TO STOP ANY CONFUSION THANK YOU. i am not shouting just put it in bold writing so it can be seen clearly thank you Arctic.

Even with a stretched compensator, it should still be possible to get it adjusted to three clicks fully on, assuming you fit some sort of spacer under the adjuster nut to compensate for the stretch. The issue is that it will continue to stretch in use, even if you do that.

Fit a modified compensator and your adjustment should stay put for years, but I would suggest that the adjustment at the hub always needs to be checked as well, because people (mechanics included) do tend to set it with too much clearance, then take up the excess at the adjuster nut under the handbrake lever. Adjust at the hub first, get that spot on, then set the adjuster nut so the wheels spin just free, but handbrake is starting to work at 1 click, working at 2 and on solidly at 3 clicks.

Making good use of the handbrake is also a part of the formulae for having a good handbrake - it needs to be used frequently to keep the rust off the inner drum.

Modified Compensator Returns List
 

To all members whom have had a modified compensator sent to them on the exchange scheme with me please remember i must have your old one back i understand you may not have had time to fit the modified compensator yet but those who have, i/we need these to be returned so this mod can carry forward for others i thank you all for your co-operation and it is most appreciated
Cheers Arctic.


Thank you to those below which have stuck to the plan and returned their old compensators.


radi8or
hinged-bap
Lathbury
Catex
handyjackdaniels
silver surfer
Lucky Boy
rik007
Vmax1000
Touchstone
Courier118
damienp
Dashiell
Simpsora
Robzilla
Mr. Malcolm.
tammyboy
75Ken x 2
jumper
rover CDTi
wuzerk
firefrost
davy2xl
suzublu
1powerrack
cusm
K£l50N
Armoredbrummy
XANADU
ronbax
Angler5988
Topgear16
susiecooper
Auto-Tat
NEILD
jontyp
Stevesav
poppy
Nomad
Ragman
MN190
ceetdm
superheavy120
Keith O'flinn
ched
Graham4Brown
Bazman
Jay
Kully
MalteseMarc
dsteph
steve916
Falcon flyer
Sturmonk
ROD1
mamasboy
canonite
JEK
paddyflan
SapperGB
FLYER
Thorfin
Hodgy
G20STU
allegroman
tony48
rich1786
heathernstewart
jubby
Falcoron
Garysnr
TEZ 75
Geordiebuoy
Jon ball
Rob howarth
Mofo
Stro
Colin Gerrish
baileyda123
Mike Robinson
Colin Ellis
Topgear16
carguy143
munroman
Entitysuperdavid
Dragrad
Paras659
jules
nobby09
Donald M
Uggababy
Anthony Osbourne
JB Tourer x 2
bikerdave
Mikec
Chris77
Topman
Madmitch
Shullaknights
Richard Garner
Vaultsman
champion daddy
Kate Streatfield
Jules
neilbaker86
Klaus Germany
Patrolmanpete
MikeJohn
Rachel G
Peter A
Pepsimcm
Flinstone
Pete66
Reworht
Uncle Buck
Alan H
Dr D Simm
PEJO
Peter Harrison
Madmitch extra one:bowdown:
Dan-Storm
Monkeyboy
Nigel SCFC
Jimbob201
TOMY
Drewbie
Vindaloo
neilbaker86
BRM494
Dufour
Frisbydoo
Beejay
John91919
SSmith
Frana
Flying Banana
Ray C333
Blacksmudge
Jan-peter
Liberator
Luckybag
Markvh
Stagn8
boater
VXman
StevieB82
Bruno1926
John A
junior toon
Brassy
Tricky2
RayC333
1234dist
T Burgess
Ajd1
Mr-Shed
Havefun
JonJon77
Phili12
RoryRover
RWShafto
Woof25
testdasi
zeemax-mini
Billy Bumble
malcmcilroy
ericdraven73
sadler
Igor
Baughurst
Jules
Tnarg
Richard1973
Pal Foder
Nigel Wynne
r44flyer
RamseyMGR
Tootall
Thecrofter
John E
triker62
Flash Harry
ke13661
gavp1979
littlened
Vitesse-chris
stux99
valleygixer
Dogcairn
dartrivet
bprepared
brgcdti
Dhowell1972
miss moppet
hamillr5011
Smiler
Johnb1959
P5TGC
TommyD
NMH100
Jamfortea
Dean36014
218VVC
Hank H
Baughurst
Scott M
SkinnyL
Adijmason
Albert Tatlock
D Bushwacka
old man rover
Minty
Buster12Prg2382
bernieM
Davy
Huddie
PMB
Baughurst
Ged57
75 Tourer
Wardie
Relutantmech

Mod.
 

Hi Dave, I bought the replacement from you last week and was going to wait for my m.o.t. before getting it changed but decided to do it myself today. I did everything as per photo's but I could not move the carpet. After 2 1/2 hours it started to rain so I gave in and cut the carpet. All done now, just got to try and superglue the carpet over the tunnel. My compensator was well and truly stretched so quite happy now. I will post the old one to you next week. Many thanks. John.