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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Late handbrake cable too long

Hi Lads
having just completed the refurbishment of the rear drive train, including replacing all the brake components and the line to the master cylinder, it was time to fit the brand new cable. This had to be adjusted to the limit of its travel to work.
This indicates to me that it is not to original spec being at least 20mm too long at the driver's side.
Anybody else had troubles like this?
Rod
R W Bowers

Did you replace the drums too?
Paul Walbran

Do you have wire wheels?
Dave O'Neill2

yes i seem to remember mine being a bit too long i got it shortened at work they had done some before
mark (1977 1500 Midget) Preston Lancs

Hi Paul and Dave
steel wheels, new drums, shoes and removed all slack from the actuator lever. I actually rebuilt this to remove the round rivet head which actually fouls the return spring. It now works better than factory and is easier to install.
I'll modify (shorten) the driver's side linkage at a later date, too busy repairing the damaged front suspension mounting points (elongated holes where the A-arm attaches)
cheers
R W Bowers

This thread was discussed between 24/08/2012 and 26/08/2012

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