keith1948 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Just like to report that I have just done the handbrake mod on page 33 of TRAction 269 (Sept 2013) and it has improved the performance of this a lot on my TR4A. Can now use just one hand to pull on handbrake and it holds on steep hills. Just like to add that new pivot hole is 11mm centre to centre from old hole. Also you need to make sure both cables move at same time on equaliser plate (may need to lengthen/shorten one) and when handbrake is partly on, both wheels offer same resistance (jack up rear of car and try to turn each wheel in turn by hand - resistance on both should be similar. If not then adjust square adjuster on backplate.) Both wheels should spin freely when brake is off. Moving pivot hole does mean a bit more movement of handbrake lever but not really noticeable. My handbrake is fully on at 6 to 7 clicks on lever. Many thanks to Tim Hunt for posting this in TRAction - it has improved my 4A a lot. Keith P.S. don't be tempted to move new hole more than the 11mm or it will foul inside of handbrake bracket! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Just an observation Keith but is yours a flyoff handbrake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith1948 Posted November 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Yes it is a fly off handbrake. I hold button in to count number of clicks as a sort of measure of amount of movement before handbrake is full on to set it up. keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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