handbrake compensator r75 cdti saoon

[Parsnip]

I am trying to locate a BMW mini compensator and can only find complete handbrake assemblies on fleabay. I have found one biut need to know if it is the right one, This is the link to what I have found, Anyone know if this is the right one? Thanks.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265357068893

[clf]

Originally Posted by Parsnip

I am trying to locate a BMW mini compensator and can only find complete handbrake assemblies on fleabay. I have found one biut need to know if it is the right one, This is the link to what I have found, Anyone know if this is the right one? Thanks.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265357068893

no. But THIS one has an image of the correct fitting. Some sellers will supply either regardless of the image shown as they are interchangeable between the relevant minis, but not suited to our requirements, so confirm with the seller that it is the same as the image.

[Parsnip]

Hi and thanks for the quick response. Have messaged the seller concerning the item being as pictured and await their reply. Fingers crossed......MOT due 19th and ....handbrake US.

[clf]

Originally Posted by Parsnip

Hi and thanks for the quick response. Have messaged the seller concerning the item being as pictured and await their reply. Fingers crossed......MOT due 19th and ....handbrake US.

have you investigated why it is US first? The backplates can rust, and allow the hold down pins of the shoes to pull through, although by this stage, you may need the compensator looked at also.

[Parsnip]

Backplates have been refitted together with new discs/drums shoes and pads about 15 months ago and the MOT was 3 months later and the handbrake JUST passed. Now even at it's top notch there is hardly and braking, so I am assuming the usual bent compensator.

[Martin Butler]

You don't need the full handbrake, just the cable, and i've got one, that i don't need as i'm getting one of Artics modified compensators, Fitting the mini one is more work, ,the passenger seat has to be removed and a tab bent down, to allow the cable to be fitted
if you want mine, it will be cheaper than buying the whole handbrake

[PaulR]

Fitting the Mini one is a bit of a pain but there is an excellent guide on here and it is a once for all cure to the problem. The handbrake feels much more solid and secure than it ever did with the original unit. Just get some sympathy for all the scratches on your hands following the process!

[Parsnip]

I don't think that it is a cable problem, it is more likely the compensator which I need to replace.

[PaulR]

If it is the original one then, yes, it could well be bent. In my case the lever had a distinctly springy feel to it.

[Lagetha]

Never got around to doing mine, got all the stuff, but the continuing story of my son-in-law's replacement Insignia engine interrupted me. Hopefully this week...

Thanks Steve and John

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All done now, modified compensator and a moderate amount of adjustment on the lever nut, and handbrake clicks reduced from 11 to 3 or 4 with a grunt for steep hills!