Handbrake Compensator

[TVRJAS]

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

[Nich]

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

All the information is in the INDEX John.

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...e-Modification

Nich.

[steve00136]

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/

[David]

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

[TVRJAS]

Thanks David
I will have a look on Ebay
Not looking forward to fitting it though.
John

[TVRJAS]

Thanks Steve
Your reply will be very helpful when I am up to my waist in interior trim
John

[TVRJAS]

Just another question.
Where do I buy the rear disc pads
Thanks
John

[David]

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

[TVRJAS]

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

[Nich]

Got mine from Nick at Austin Garages.

Nich.