Hi Everyone
I need to sort my handbrake but I cannot find where to buy a new compensator.
I believe there is a stainless steel one available.
Can anyone point me towards where I can buy one
I also need rear brake pads
Thanks
John;):o
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Hi Everyone
I need to sort my handbrake but I cannot find where to buy a new compensator.
I believe there is a stainless steel one available.
Can anyone point me towards where I can buy one
I also need rear brake pads
Thanks
John;):o
Quote:
Originally Posted by TVRJAS
All the information is in the INDEX John.
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...e-Modification
Nich.
I've done this job recently and the instructions above are excellent. I found that removing the centre console top lid and tray just gave that little more access for manoeuvre. Put a few photos on my blog at https://mgzt.info/2021/03/23/handbra...mpensater-mod/
As Steve says, the Index description of doing the swap is excellent.
I think this is the correct one; certainly looks right:
BMW MINI ONE COOPER S R50 R52 R53 HANDBRAKE LEVER CABLE CONNECTOR 2001-2006 | eBay
If you do go for the Mini R53 compensator, generally available on eBay, and probably better than the stainless one from Arctic anyway, you should read this thread below though, since there are two different length cables, depending on the year of Mini.
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...ke-Compensater .
David
Thanks David
I will have a look on Ebay
Not looking forward to fitting it though.
John
Thanks Steve
Your reply will be very helpful when I am up to my waist in interior trim
John
Just another question.
Where do I buy the rear disc pads
Thanks
John
Any good motor factor supplying the make you choose. There are fake pads around on the net though, so take care on line.
Members have different preferences, but personally I use Pagid/Hella pads all-round. The rear Pagid number is T1209.
More background on different pads here:
https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...ear-Brake-Pads
Consider replacing the saddle plates and guide/retention pins too:
Lotus Elise version, used on the fronts on the Lotus, rears on our cars of course. Not expensive (that price is for one wheel, though) :
https://www.eliseparts.com/shop/brak...er-plate-pins/
Also Nick at Austin Garages (member 'X13#18') does a complete set of plates/pins/pads, using original MGR pads, SFP000380.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193933293...gAAOSwADVgQBMZ
Also look at his description and the photos in that advert, explaining right and wrong pad shapes.
David
Hi David
thanks for the info.
I have looked at Euro Car Parts but they were not pads for the AP callipers
Hence the question
John
Got mine from Nick at Austin Garages.
Nich.
I buy mine from EBC and use Red Stuff. The last time I orderd I used the ones from a Lotus so they have the correct squared off bottom edge. The ones listed for our cars have a curve at the bottom so you have a few mm of the disc not being touched by the pad.
If you order them from Power stop brakes Chris will know what you are talking about.
Steve
Nick's picture shows that (sorry if its copyright, Nick!).Quote:
Originally Posted by SCP440
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David.
As far as fitting the compensater I did mine last year using the Mini part. From beginning to end it was about 2 hours and the worst part was bending the tab that holds it in place on the lever. I resorted to my Dremel with a flexible drive in the end to remove it completely.
At the MOT a few months later my tester reckoned it was the best Handbrake was the best he had ever seen on a ZT ever. 3 clicks and I can leave it on the steepest of hills.
Steve
Yes but after some research we found EBC do make the correct pad but it listed for a Lotus.Quote:
Originally Posted by David
Steve
If you look at the progress of 277 I have a few pics on replacing the handbrake cable