Eriedor Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Probably a dumb question but how do I remove the handbrake cable from the caliper, there doesn't seem to be a mechanism on the plastic sleeve that goes through the caliper mount hole to release it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Once you've disconnected the cable from the lever (which it looks like you have done) the cable should just pull out of the caliper IIRC Age might make that a tight fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 It only hooks in. Do have to slacken the adjuster on the cable a long long way though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theslowman Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 If my experience is anything to go by, it needs a good dose of swearing to fit and remove the cable from the caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 16, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted April 16, 2022 As already said slacken the plastic adjuster and plastic locknut a long way and the use grips/pliers to unhook the cable from the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Wouldn’t a great upgrade/ just add lightness project to fit an electronic handbrake like most modern tip tops have. No sweary cable to remove, adjust, handbrake gubbins. A little button by the gear stick, would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 16, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted April 16, 2022 Who uses a handbrake other than at MoT time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Just for clarity I'm trying together the cable out of this part of the caliper. There doesn't seem to be any mechanism and using force doesn't budge it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Is the eye at the end of the cable squeezed on after threading the cable on the caliper? Meaning I have to cut it off to remove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 17, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted April 17, 2022 The eye of the cable is permanent and will pass through the hole on the caliper. The normal difficulty is removing the eye from the hook hence all the replies. The outer cable is simply an interference fit in the caliper. It seems yours is corroded and hence difficult to remove. I suggest using a drift and hammer and perhaps a bit of a soak first with penetrating oil. A good clean and a little coppaslip on rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriedor Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Brilliant thanks Paul, that was the conclusion I came to but wanted to check before going ham with a hammer! It's already doused in penetrating oil so hopefully shouldn't put up too much of a fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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