Handbrake Cables

[Grusks]

Good Morning

Im running my handbrake cables, standard rear calipers on my axle 3 link , round the back of the shocks etc

But not sure where to go as the length doesn't seam right

I have 2 holes in the chassis by the tunnel which the outer cables can slot into but the inner isn't long enough to reach the lever clevis on the lever


I also have a bracket in the kit, not listed in the build Manuel where to fit it if its to do with the brakes but listed as a 'e brake cable mount' on my parts list so assuming i need that

Any pictures where everyone has mounted on the chassis please

holes in chassis
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bracket
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Thanks Guys

[cob427sc]

the angle bracket mounts on the bottom of the floor and the cable sheath locks into the holes to hold the end of the cable the correct distance from the cable attachment point on the hand brake lever. The 2 holes in the frame could be used for the cables to run through although I did not use them. The e-brake cables come in various lengths depending upon which rear brakes and what year car the cables were selected for. The attachment of the bracket is shown on page 300 of the manual.

[RoadRacer]

Is this a gen2? My gen1 doesn't look anything like that..

Sorry for fuzzy dark pic, I just ran out into garage.126857

Here's another.. 126858

[Grusks]

Yep ive a Gen 2 chassis,

The holes in the chassis are for cables but not mine hence the extra bracket

[Grusks]

The attachment of the bracket is shown on page 300 of the manual.

we must different books for Gen 1 and gen 2 chassis as not on page 300 in mine :)

but thanks for the reply, mounting to the floor it is

[UpNorth]

Grusks,

I am building a Coupe right now.
When time came to install my e-brake cable I was puzzled because the fit was not right.
After a lot of searchs I sent an e-mail to FFR with pics of the cables.
They came back to me saying they sent me me the wrong ones. They sent me the right ones right away.
Could this be your problem?

[sethmark]

I ran the cables up the rear arms to the supplied bracket. Used these cables - raybestos bc95740

I'm not sure what the issue was gen 1, but there was a bunch of discussion about flipping calipers around... ignore that entirely. Use the Raybestos cables and factory bracket and it works flawlessly.

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[Blade]

I got some good advice on e-brake cables. Here is the link to what I used. Take Sethmark's advice. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=571196&cc=1362743&jsn=968

[sethmark]

Did I get that from you and not give credit? I’m sorry!

[cob427sc]

The installation of the bracket is shown in the manual, my manual is Revision 3B on page 300. Shows exactly where and how to mount and uses at least bolt that extends through the e-brake handle to secure everything together.

[Grusks]

Ive got a gen 1 book with a gen 2 chassis, just downloaded the G3 book, and will get the wife to print it out, having a quick ready so many changes that explains why some of must stuff didn't fit or have been changed and dont match my original book

Thanks for the tip there are newer versions of book

Spence

[Grusks]

I ran the cables up the rear arms to the supplied bracket. Used these cables - raybestos bc95740

I'm not sure what the issue was gen 1, but there was a bunch of discussion about flipping calipers around... ignore that entirely. Use the Raybestos cables and factory bracket and it works flawlessly.

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Perfect

Many Thanks

[Grusks]

Is this a gen2? My gen1 doesn't look anything like that..

Sorry for fuzzy dark pic, I just ran out into garage.126857

Here's another.. 126858

Yep ive a Gen chassis which has different holes and by the looks of it also wrong cables to match the bracket

[Blade]

Did I get that from you and not give credit? I’m sorry!

No apology necessary. I probably didn't word my response very well. You gave me advice on the e-brake question and it was spot on.

[russwaggs]

I was confused also. Building mine with IRS and the 13" brakes. The cable routing guidance in my manual (3D) is not explained well for this configuration. I'm also not seeing the bracket and it's not explained in the manual either. My chassis looks just like Grusks picture. Any advice or pictures on how to route the ebrake cables on this IRS 13" brake configuration?

[AJT '33]

I was confused also. Building mine with IRS and the 13" brakes. The cable routing guidance in my manual (3D) is not explained well for this configuration. I'm also not seeing the bracket and it's not explained in the manual either. My chassis looks just like Grusks picture. Any advice or pictures on how to route the ebrake cables on this IRS 13" brake configuration?

I have a Gen1 and routed mine this way with the IRS setup:
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[russwaggs]

I have a Gen1 and routed mine this way with the IRS setup:
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Thank you!

[Grusks]

Many thanks everyone

I ordered the the above ones from Rockauto last Thursday and arrived today ( and im in London UK ) WOW

Home schooling / lockdown is now finished for the day as its 2.30 pm so i can now go in my workshop and fit them ;)