Temporary handbrake fix?

bikerdude666 · 13th March 2016, 16:26

Hi all, I'm sure I read on here about using a bolt and washers instead of the little pins that hold the shoes in, when the backplate has rusted? I can't see anything in the how to section, so does anyone know of the post I mean, or have any hints as to what size bolt it needs and how exactly you have to do it?

Thanks

Fusilier · 13th March 2016, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerdude666

Hi all, I'm sure I read on here about using a bolt and washers instead of the little pins that hold the shoes in, when the backplate has rusted? I can't see anything in the how to section, so does anyone know of the post I mean, or have any hints as to what size bolt it needs and how exactly you have to do it?

Thanks

Derrick

have a look here, might help

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...26&postcount=7

Stu

FlashHarry · 13th March 2016, 20:29

I have just replaced both back plates as mine were very rusty. Cost just short of £50 each from Rimmers but I noticed DMGS sells them complete with new hand brake attached, about £150 complete for two sets. Wish I had seen that before I went to Rimmers.

bikerdude666 · 14th March 2016, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusilier

Derrick

have a look here, might help

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...26&postcount=7

Stu

Thanks...

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashHarry

I have just replaced both back plates as mine were very rusty. Cost just short of £50 each from Rimmers but I noticed DMGS sells them complete with new hand brake attached, about £150 complete for two sets. Wish I had seen that before I went to Rimmers.

I think I'll need to replace my backplates soon, but I can't afford £50 for a bit of pressed plate at the moment, so it'll have to wait. I did see the complete sets, but not sure if that works out any better price wise?

hortonds · 15th March 2016, 09:06

I did a quick one, epoxy glued the nut at the back of it to stop it undoing.
https://goo.gl/photos/XdxP2SiftjciaPdQ8

bikerdude666 · 15th March 2016, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by hortonds

I did a quick one, epoxy glued the nut at the back of it to stop it undoing.
https://goo.gl/photos/XdxP2SiftjciaPdQ8

Thanks, is the spring not necessary if using a nut and bolt?

hortonds · 15th March 2016, 22:16

The spring seems to only be there to keep the pin in place, not necessarily to hold the brake shoe in place. So I tightened this so that it wasn't tight and was slightly loose and checked the movement on the shoes before epoxying the nut in place. Hasn't let me down (unlike the pin

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bikerdude666 · 16th March 2016, 01:32

Ok thanks, hoping to get around to having a go this weekend, getting a bit fed up of the handbrake pointing at the roof and only working on 1 side!

steve811 · 16th March 2016, 05:26

Sir might need a handbrake compensator as well! These are available from justseventyfives, a trader who specialises in breaking cars and is now supplying modified compensators at £10.50 each.

13th March 2016, 16:26	#1
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Temporary handbrake fix? Hi all, I'm sure I read on here about using a bolt and washers instead of the little pins that hold the shoes in, when the backplate has rusted? I can't see anything in the how to section, so does anyone know of the post I mean, or have any hints as to what size bolt it needs and how exactly you have to do it? Thanks

15th March 2016, 09:06	#5
hortonds Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTI Tourer Automatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dunstable Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	I did a quick one, epoxy glued the nut at the back of it to stop it undoing. https://goo.gl/photos/XdxP2SiftjciaPdQ8 __________________ 300,000 miles and back on the road Jobs done: Everything you can possibly imagine ... I have the "Triggers Broom" of cars.

15th March 2016, 22:16	#7
hortonds Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTI Tourer Automatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dunstable Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	The spring seems to only be there to keep the pin in place, not necessarily to hold the brake shoe in place. So I tightened this so that it wasn't tight and was slightly loose and checked the movement on the shoes before epoxying the nut in place. Hasn't let me down (unlike the pin ) __________________ 300,000 miles and back on the road Jobs done: Everything you can possibly imagine ... I have the "Triggers Broom" of cars.

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13th March 2016, 20:29	#3
FlashHarry Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur 2.0 CDT Manual Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newark Posts: 129 Thanks: 37 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I have just replaced both back plates as mine were very rusty. Cost just short of £50 each from Rimmers but I noticed DMGS sells them complete with new hand brake attached, about £150 complete for two sets. Wish I had seen that before I went to Rimmers.

16th March 2016, 01:32	#8
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Ok thanks, hoping to get around to having a go this weekend, getting a bit fed up of the handbrake pointing at the roof and only working on 1 side!

16th March 2016, 05:26	#9
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	Sir might need a handbrake compensator as well! These are available from justseventyfives, a trader who specialises in breaking cars and is now supplying modified compensators at £10.50 each.