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Old 6th November 2019, 17:40   #5
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Originally Posted by clf View Post
Have you done the handbrake compensator (modified or R50 Bini one)?

My own car passed at least 4 MOTs with two broken springs. They are very difficult to see the break. I didnt notice 3 years, and the car always felt very taught, so wouldnt show on the spring tester

DMGRS have a pre order deal on new arms (almost half the price I paid about 5 yars ago).
Hi Clf. No compensator modification. I adjusted the rear drums each by a click and the handbrake bites nicely at 4 clicks. Further adjustment is likley once teh shoes bed in.

Not sure if the bent compensator occurs by people yanking up the handbrake, but as soon as I realised the brake was ineffective, I just popped the car in gear when I parked. No point in pulling on the thing like Geoff Capes on speed!
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