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rear handbrake cable help

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I am trying to install a new rear cable on my HR rear and have just realised I may have deep sixed the old EK cable :oops: with the rear cable stops/clamps whatever they're called? The two retaining clamps that attach to to the body.

If anyone understands what I am on about could they possibly post a pic? I may have to fabricate something and looking at the notch on the cable I think there may be more to them them then just a bit of bent strap. :?
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Hi Jake I have done the exact same thing with mine too, not to much help there from the forum , so how did you go ? did you fabricate some or find some? Peter
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Hi Peter,
Yeah, I dunno, I thought for sure someone would have a standard handbrake setup on here.
I am still trying to chase down one - I had a phone call today from someone who might be able to help, but in the meantime I just bent up some stainless steel strap and cut a "keyhole" into it that allows me to clamp it to the original mounting points-it's a bit rough but it stopped the cable flapping around and just seems strong enough to allow it to function- the new cable doesnt quite line up right either :( , so the stock item may not even work.
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Jake , ring me on sunday and I will have a look - should have a pair of these for ya.

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Cheers Blacky, will do- I believe one can be seen in this pic

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hey jake if you get hold of one would you mind posting a close up picture so I could get some fabricated , I thought I might try and get some tiny u bolts but would rather use the real thing.
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Jake just bought some on ebay item number 130483927181
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Not sure if ths was your issue, but the standard FB/EK or HR cables will not work.
I ordered one as well, just need to tell them what models.
EK wagon body with HR rear...... Cable fitted perfectly to existing body.
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Yeah, I had one made up to suit- but what I'm not sure about is the brackets that secure it to the body.
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Jake08,

Not sure if this helps, but these are the standard FB ones (looks like a bit of mild steel plate stuck in a vice and pounded over the end of a drift with a BFH would do the trick :lol: ):
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Those ones on eBay are different to fb I will post pic today of fb if it will help
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Here you go as promised hope it's not to late standard fb /ek

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The little lip hocks on to the part fixed to the car Don't see why you would need it but Mr GMH did hope this helps
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Got those clips off ebay , have fitted them on ,work fine.
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