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Old 2nd April 2017, 21:42   #1
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Default Handbrake mod

Is anyone in South Wales handy at doing Arctic's handbrake mod? I tried one before and it was beyond my limitation here (slope, not enough room to get at both sides of the car).

I've picked up a new 75 and it is in desperate need of this mod before I do any of the other small jobs! I can pay in beer if needs be

I'm Near Abertillery, obviously willing to travel and can bring some tools.

Thanks guys
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Old 3rd April 2017, 00:45   #2
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This thread maybe of some help....

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=Handbrake+mod

and, of course this one....

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...4&postcount=15

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Old 3rd April 2017, 10:15   #3
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I'm alright with most of it except I don't have a lot of space where I live to adjust the rear brakes. Am I right in thinking I want the rears slack ish until the new compensator is fitted? Also, on the early ones can I get to the adjuster through the wheel nuts hole?
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This was the 2,647th 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s

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Old 6th April 2017, 20:53   #4
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Yes, you can. I got to the adjuster to slacken off the OSR when I removed the brake disc.

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Old 7th April 2017, 10:21   #5
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Yes, you can. I got to the adjuster to slacken off the OSR when I removed the brake disc.

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Now here's a question, was it up or down on the adjuster to slacken?
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Born; Wednesday, 3rd October 2001 @ 16:00:16
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This was the 4,730th 75 CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 10,898
This was the 2,647th 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s

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Old 7th April 2017, 10:38   #6
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Now here's a question, was it up or down on the adjuster to slacken?
down --lever notches down -up to tighten--both sides
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Old 7th April 2017, 11:08   #7
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down -- lever notches down, - up to tighten--both sides
I suspect that may vary according to the orientation of the expander gizmo between the shoes. It can be fitted either way round, so it can be suck it and see.

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Old 7th April 2017, 11:14   #8
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I suspect that may vary according to the orientation of the expander gizmo between the shoes. It can be fitted either way round, so it can be suck it and see.

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Born; Wednesday, 3rd October 2001 @ 16:00:16
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This was the 4,730th 75 CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 10,898
This was the 2,647th 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s

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