Handbrake (Stainless Steel)

Arctic · 7th June 2012, 21:21

Hi this is a message about the Stainless Steel handbrake compensators i modify, which will not stretch or snap but keep your handbrake in good order once it as been set up.

From Monday 07/01/2013 i will be limiting the amount i send out, this is partly due to rising costs of materials and postal charges also other considerations, the amount will be 20 per month, also the last day i will post out each week is Thursday morning so the compensator will reach the member for the weekend to fit as i have found this is the best time for members to do the modification.

I must also have your forum and full name & address sent to my email address once contact as been made by me, so i can keep some sort of order of whom as returned the old compensators.

As this is now a new start of ordering i would appreciate it if you could use this thread as a reply for interest and pm if you wish to obtain one the other thread will still be picked up by me so no worries there.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...16&postcount=1

I am also considering later this year supplying these at nano meetings only where i can assist members in the fitting on the compensator that gives me the ultimate tab on the where abouts of the old compensators and cuts out the postal costs.

I thank you all for your co-operation in this task Arctic.

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

Dan-Storm
Monkeyboy
Nigel SCFC
Jimbob201
TOMY
Drewbie
Vindaloo
neilbaker86
BRM494
Dufour
Frisbydoo
Beejay
John91919
SSmith
Frana
Flying Banana
Ray C333
Blacksmudge
Jan-peter
Nigel Gair
Luckybag
Markvh
Stagn8
boater
VXman
StevieB82
Bruno1926
John A
Rewortht
junior toon
Brassy
Tricky2
RayC333
1234dist
Mr-Shed
Havefun
JonJon77
Phili12
RoryRover
ericdraven73
sadler
Sigor
RWShafto
Baughurst
Jules
Tnarg
Richard1973
Pal Foder
Nigel Wynne
r44flyer
RamseyMGR
Tootall
thecrofter
John E
triker62
Flash Harry
Peter-plowman
MartynNW
sofoo7
MGstephen
5AMP
Rossocorsa
MrLongbeard
Yellowztt
rupertbear
Geordie jon
Bolin
VHPD-Metro
robsybaby
Ginge1001walking
Slydog
WelshphilZ805
T140Pete
Tony40cor
oldengaerde
Aleden
dallcorp
chas2008
lionel 1946
johndonwar
Torch
cardiffian
GJ Bridges
P french
humphshuphs
Caddyman
Haydenukhayden
5kippy
Alan-G
Grumpyshouse
J Lindley
babrat61
vindaloo
rosebank
treyarnon
zeek
Steedy Eddie
KC13661
Richy C
RE-Tread
J Pilky
barry1k
Mynah
Grandy
Tony322401
mbreen
twh
Allan T
stux99
valleygixer
Dogcairn
dartrivet
bprepared
brgcdti
Dhowell1972
miss moppet
hamillr5011
Smiler
Johnb1959
P5TGC
TommyD
Jamfortea
Dean36014
218VVC
Hank H
Baughurst
Scott M
SkinnyL
Adijmason
Albert Tatlock
D Bushwacka
old man rover
Minty
Buster12Prg2382
bernieM
Davy
Huddie
SteveHarvey2001
Trimani
HN02VDG
Taxi-Dermist
SkinnyL
MG TOM
Racerock3
PMB
Baughurst
Ged57
Wardie
75 Tourer
Reluctantmech

Arctic · 8th June 2012, 11:31

Big thank you to Roy (Madmitch)for sending me an extra compensator which had stretched from the 3mm of a new one to 16mm

Also Dan i received your old compensator safely this morning and you are now on the returns list

cheers Arctic.

Couple of updated photo's below of how these compensators stretch through the use of the mild steel used and how the bar pulls and bends round to create the gap on the compensator which in turn renders them almost useless and needs to be adjusted so often but still not get the required effect our cars deserve, the stainless steel one is a one time fit job done.

You can see from the photo below how the rear left compenstor as stretched and pulled the mild steel bar round to create a 16mm gap when in fact the gap should be that of 3mm as in the front right compensator which is new, left front is the stainless steel modified compensator which will not stretch again ever.

In this photo the right back compensator as stretched to 12mm the average after seeing almost 180 compensators now is 10mm from a (new compensator 3mm) with these handbrakes there is only a 5mm adjustment, so once past that your handbrake will not be holding efficent and will need changing.

Arctic.

Arctic · 9th June 2012, 21:34

Hi Stuart (Monkeyboy) compensators arrived today i note you marked them Mk1 & Mk2 the first Mk1 15mm stretch Mk2 12mm and thank you for filling in the returns slip

helps loads you are now on the returned list.

Jules yours will be on its way along with Jims monday morning five more waiting to be claimed if anyone interested Arctic.

CMPQS · 9th June 2012, 22:38

Artic,

I will want one. My project is in various bits at the moment. I have tried to get the rear door carpet clips off but I am not sure as to how they slide off. Any further advice would be appreciated as I can be a bit heavy handed & do not want to break them - there is enough broken already !!!

When I have it off I will post you mine & you can send me one by return if you have them already made up so you will not be waiting for me to send the old one on. I am in no hurry as its a major project & I still have nearly two years before I plan to have her back on the road.

Regards

CMPQS.

Arctic · 9th June 2012, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMPQS

Artic,

I will want one. My project is in various bits at the moment. I have tried to get the rear door carpet clips off but I am not sure as to how they slide off. Any further advice would be appreciated as I can be a bit heavy handed & do not want to break them - there is enough broken already !!!

When I have it off I will post you mine & you can send me one by return if you have them already made up so you will not be waiting for me to send the old one on. I am in no hurry as its a major project & I still have nearly two years before I plan to have her back on the road.

Regards

CMPQS.

The carpet trim slide passenger to the front of the car the driver side to the rear hope these help Arctic.

Arctic · 11th June 2012, 10:20

Nigel SCFC you are now on the returned list

cheers Arctic.

Jules & Jim both your compensators are en-route to you now

Five ready and waiting last day of posting will be Thursday

Arctic · 12th June 2012, 11:12

Jim (Jimbob202) your on the list of returns i would also like to publically say a very big thank you to John (Oxfordshire) fot the printed labels they are perfect cheers Arctic.

Arctic · 13th June 2012, 21:30

Jules
The three compensators are on the way and thanks for the busuness we concluded together excellent and i will be fitting the item over the weekend another classic way how members help each other

Craig your comp will be posted in the Morning so you should be able to fit before the carpet goes back in.

Arctic.

Tomorrow is my last day of posting out compensators this week i start again from monday

Arctic · 16th June 2012, 09:20

Thanks to Jim (Vindaloo) Craig & Drewbie the compensator came this morning and will be modified later today along with seven others cheers you are all now on the returned list cheers Arctic

Monday the next sending out dont forget i do not post after Thursday of each week.

Arctic · 18th June 2012, 20:58

Hi Jules
One received today

and just finished of some more today ready for rest of this week and some into next week

i will await the others

and thanks for the deal most welcomed still got to get round to fitting it yet

cheers Arctic.

PS members please take note of the title above

7th June 2012, 21:21	#1
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Handbrake (Stainless Steel) Modification Hi this is a message about the Stainless Steel handbrake compensators i modify, which will not stretch or snap but keep your handbrake in good order once it as been set up. From Monday 07/01/2013 i will be limiting the amount i send out, this is partly due to rising costs of materials and postal charges also other considerations, the amount will be 20 per month, also the last day i will post out each week is Thursday morning so the compensator will reach the member for the weekend to fit as i have found this is the best time for members to do the modification. I must also have your forum and full name & address sent to my email address once contact as been made by me, so i can keep some sort of order of whom as returned the old compensators. As this is now a new start of ordering i would appreciate it if you could use this thread as a reply for interest and pm if you wish to obtain one the other thread will still be picked up by me so no worries there. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...16&postcount=1 I am also considering later this year supplying these at nano meetings only where i can assist members in the fitting on the compensator that gives me the ultimate tab on the where abouts of the old compensators and cuts out the postal costs. I thank you all for your co-operation in this task Arctic. 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 Dan-Storm Monkeyboy Nigel SCFC Jimbob201 TOMY Drewbie Vindaloo neilbaker86 BRM494 Dufour Frisbydoo Beejay John91919 SSmith Frana Flying Banana Ray C333 Blacksmudge Jan-peter Nigel Gair Luckybag Markvh Stagn8 boater VXman StevieB82 Bruno1926 John A Rewortht junior toon Brassy Tricky2 RayC333 1234dist Mr-Shed Havefun JonJon77 Phili12 RoryRover ericdraven73 sadler Sigor RWShafto Baughurst Jules Tnarg Richard1973 Pal Foder Nigel Wynne r44flyer RamseyMGR Tootall thecrofter John E triker62 Flash Harry Peter-plowman MartynNW sofoo7 MGstephen 5AMP Rossocorsa MrLongbeard Yellowztt rupertbear Geordie jon Bolin VHPD-Metro robsybaby Ginge1001walking Slydog WelshphilZ805 T140Pete Tony40cor oldengaerde Aleden dallcorp chas2008 lionel 1946 johndonwar Torch cardiffian GJ Bridges P french humphshuphs Caddyman Haydenukhayden 5kippy Alan-G Grumpyshouse J Lindley babrat61 vindaloo rosebank treyarnon zeek Steedy Eddie KC13661 Richy C RE-Tread J Pilky barry1k Mynah Grandy Tony322401 mbreen twh Allan T stux99 valleygixer Dogcairn dartrivet bprepared brgcdti Dhowell1972 miss moppet hamillr5011 Smiler Johnb1959 P5TGC TommyD Jamfortea Dean36014 218VVC Hank H Baughurst Scott M SkinnyL Adijmason Albert Tatlock D Bushwacka old man rover Minty Buster12Prg2382 bernieM Davy Huddie SteveHarvey2001 Trimani HN02VDG Taxi-Dermist SkinnyL MG TOM Racerock3 PMB Baughurst Ged57 Wardie 75 Tourer Reluctantmech __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 14th June 2013 at 18:54.. Reason: Adding names

8th June 2012, 11:31	#2
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Thanks Big thank you to Roy (Madmitch)for sending me an extra compensator which had stretched from the 3mm of a new one to 16mm Also Dan i received your old compensator safely this morning and you are now on the returns list cheers Arctic. Couple of updated photo's below of how these compensators stretch through the use of the mild steel used and how the bar pulls and bends round to create the gap on the compensator which in turn renders them almost useless and needs to be adjusted so often but still not get the required effect our cars deserve, the stainless steel one is a one time fit job done. You can see from the photo below how the rear left compenstor as stretched and pulled the mild steel bar round to create a 16mm gap when in fact the gap should be that of 3mm as in the front right compensator which is new, left front is the stainless steel modified compensator which will not stretch again ever. In this photo the right back compensator as stretched to 12mm the average after seeing almost 180 compensators now is 10mm from a (new compensator 3mm) with these handbrakes there is only a 5mm adjustment, so once past that your handbrake will not be holding efficent and will need changing. Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 9th June 2012 at 21:36..

9th June 2012, 21:34	#3
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Stuart (Monkeyboy) compensators arrived today i note you marked them Mk1 & Mk2 the first Mk1 15mm stretch Mk2 12mm and thank you for filling in the returns slip helps loads you are now on the returned list. Jules yours will be on its way along with Jims monday morning five more waiting to be claimed if anyone interested Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

11th June 2012, 10:20	#6
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Nigel SCFC you are now on the returned list cheers Arctic. Jules & Jim both your compensators are en-route to you now Five ready and waiting last day of posting will be Thursday __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 13th June 2012 at 21:26..

12th June 2012, 11:12	#7
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Jim (Jimbob202) your on the list of returns i would also like to publically say a very big thank you to John (Oxfordshire) fot the printed labels they are perfect cheers Arctic. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

9th June 2012, 22:38	#4
CMPQS Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Artic, I will want one. My project is in various bits at the moment. I have tried to get the rear door carpet clips off but I am not sure as to how they slide off. Any further advice would be appreciated as I can be a bit heavy handed & do not want to break them - there is enough broken already !!! When I have it off I will post you mine & you can send me one by return if you have them already made up so you will not be waiting for me to send the old one on. I am in no hurry as its a major project & I still have nearly two years before I plan to have her back on the road. Regards CMPQS.

13th June 2012, 21:30	#8
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Jules The three compensators are on the way and thanks for the busuness we concluded together excellent and i will be fitting the item over the weekend another classic way how members help each other Craig your comp will be posted in the Morning so you should be able to fit before the carpet goes back in. Arctic. Tomorrow is my last day of posting out compensators this week i start again from monday __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

16th June 2012, 09:20	#9
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Thanks to Jim (Vindaloo) Craig & Drewbie the compensator came this morning and will be modified later today along with seven others cheers you are all now on the returned list cheers Arctic Monday the next sending out dont forget i do not post after Thursday of each week. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "