Rear disc beam - cables

[hendrix]

Got a rear disc beam fabricated from Astra Gsi parts, any ideas on handbrake cables?
Thanks :)

[Leeboo]

I seem to recall something about using the astra's cable but shortening it? That could be totally wrong though, Im sure someone will be along to tell you whats what

[The Simps]

astra gsi cable as long as you've got this bit...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-087.jpg


Which goes into the cable and the front tube goes into the bracket on the tunnel...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-088.jpg


and the guides on the beam have been swapped for tubes...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/P4140088.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-082.jpg


The guide tubes need to be set into the beam like in the 1st pic otherwise they'll hit on the chassis (as I find out).

[craig green]

If you have std Nova cable guides, use a mk2 Cav short cable & regular Nova long cable.

1st cables I trial purchased, fitted. Part nos are in my project thread.

[hendrix]

Thanks for the info guys. Right next question. How do you actually fit the cables to the calipers? (I've never worked on rear discs!!) I assume I need to remove the discs to do this...

[The Simps]

they use an eyelet and a hook...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/24-11-07.jpg

[Rich]

Use a short cavalier estate cable and nova long, if you use a normal cav cable you will have to extend the threaded bar, the estate ones are longer.

[Martingsi]

mk3 cavalier?

[Benn]

mk2 cav estate as its the longer one.

[gazsnova]

why bother with rear discs? i had one didnt think much to it. i was forever adjusting up the handrake and cleaning it out after it kept seizing up.

you have got the different compensator valves havn't you hendrix?

[Benn]

why bother with rear discs? i had one didnt think much to it. i was forever adjusting up the handrake and cleaning it out after it kept seizing up.

you have got the different compensator valves havn't you hendrix?

I fitted mine cause it looks cool and sounds good on a spec sheet.

[Martingsi]

how does everyone go about biasing correctly?
would the correct way be to get a bias pedal box?

[gazsnova]

I fitted mine cause it looks cool and sounds good on a spec sheet.

im not one for drawing up a spec sheet rather not let the world know what ive got especially at shows. keep them guessing ;)
i guess its a good job we all dont think alike- it would be boring otherwise

sorry for the spam guys

[Benn]

Whats the point it making people guess...

I never had an baising before and have never had a prob, but this time i have a inline adjuster and single rear line just to try and give a bit better power on the front brakes.

[gazsnova]

ok in other words i got bored of people asking me about my car and looking, (the one in the avatar) and rather than real off a list of what ive done to it id rather not say anymore, hence the rebuild on it in a more inconspicious paint job-


its just a personal preference thats all

[Benn]

Cool.

[hendrix]

No, no bias adjuster thing as I've got mahoosive billet 4 pots on the front so shoukd be ok....maybe lol

[hendrix]

anyone got a part number for the mk2 cav estate item?

[gorilla1q]

astra gsi cable as long as you've got this bit...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-087.jpg


Which goes into the cable and the front tube goes into the bracket on the tunnel...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-088.jpg


and the guides on the beam have been swapped for tubes...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/P4140088.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Nova/Nova%20Coupe%20Project/05-05-082.jpg


The guide tubes need to be set into the beam like in the 1st pic otherwise they'll hit on the chassis (as I find out).

Have you got any sizes for the front adpator bracket tube and plates sizes???
Thanks

[The Simps]

I did have a diagram somewhere, I'll try and find it next time I'm up the shed.

[gorilla1q]

I did have a diagram somewhere, I'll try and find it next time I'm up the shed.

Any luck with the sizes of the adaptor/diagram mate??

Thanks