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Old 19th February 2010, 10:30 AM
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Default Hand brake cables

Hi,

Ben pointed out to me the other day that what i thought was a seized rear caliper was actually a seized handbrake cable on the nearside rear caliper.

They are about £43 quid new for each side but I found this italian company that also supplies them. I just received the cable and it seems well built.

Anyway, these are about £18 per side + P&P so might be a good source for anyone wishing to replace these and wishing to buy new but not go down the dealer route.

I'll update over the next few weeks when i fit mine.

Oli

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Old 19th February 2010, 10:50 AM
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Ah I have a offside rear sicking thanks for the heads up, i found the solution of not using it it for 8 months but i think your solution is probably better.
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Old 19th February 2010, 03:41 PM
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Thanks for that Oli,

I may need the A8L cables for the longest (HA HA) brake conversion in history.
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