handbrake cables

[belfastman]

Failed MOT AGAIN ON THE HANDBRAKE..........12% BRAKE PROFORMANCE EFFICIENCY...................any one a link new brake cables i can buy? i will need both cables won't i?

[Sebastian]

have you heard of Camskill ?

[belfastman]

seb, i would need both cables?

[Sebastian]

Yes, they are not expensive and easy to change mate

http://camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m3b0s8p508

http://camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m3b0s8p509

under 50 quid .

Make sure they are to blaim and not a stuck caliper or bad brake pads.
Actually it will be a super opportunity to clean the calipers and put new pads on(they are only a tenner - same source )

good luck

[belfastman]

seb. i had to change rear caliper for refurb one and i put in new pads.The only other thing that might be wrong if it is not the brake cables could be the discs. I will try the cables first,hopefully that my baby will pass MOT.........wHEN THE INSPECTOR CHECKED MY HANDBRAKE,it was pointed to the ceiling instead of the 4 clicks allowed for pass......

[colm_mcm]

Surely rear brake performance would be bad if there was a problem with the pads or discs?

[CJ]

swHEN THE INSPECTOR CHECKED MY HANDBRAKE,it was pointed to the ceiling instead of the 4 clicks allowed for pass......

Have you tried tightening the cable? Nut is underneath the cup holder.

CJ

[belfastman]

Passed MOT today...happy days...5 weeks off road waiting for car to be sorted....