[Spridgets] Hand brake help...

[Dave G.]

Clay,

Now that looks to be the neatest way to do it... 
So I would be grateful if you would send me a list of parts, I think I will do it 
your way.... especially as it also allows for future stretching of the cable ;-))

Also the address of McMaster-Carr   ...

Thanks

Dave G.

On 18 Jun 2008 at 19:21, cclabaw at juno.com wrote:

>> When I discovered the same problem, my examination of all the parts
>> indicated that the operating 'pull' rods were effectively too long as
>> a result of excessive play in the operating levers at the backing
>> plates plus worn out pin holes in the levers and the rod ends.
>> 
>> I bought some clevices and threaded rod from McMaster-Carr (mail order
>> source of everything mechanical) and assembled new rods that were
>> adjustable in length.  These allowed me to set up the hand brake and
>> linkage at the 'mid-range' positions and adjust the operating rods for
>> a perfect fit with very little slop or play.
>> 
>> If anyone is interested, I can send a list of parts needed to do this.

--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time."
    Terry Pratchett, 'Hogfather'