Joining handbrake cables

[Iain]

Attempting to make some hybrid handbrake cables. I'm using some go kart cable clamps but they're slipping under the stress when you pull it up.

What's the most reliable way to join handbrake cables? Can I weld them together safely?!

[8valve-craig]

Why do you need to join cables? If you are fitting C brakes just use a pair of C cables and make an adjuster for the handbrake end.

[dgbnova#1]

There are cable places that can re crimp the ends for you they use 80ton press to do then there is a local on to me in Ellesmere Port that I use for all sorts of cables I'm sure there are places local to you

[turbojolt]

how thick are the handbrake cables?

[turbojolt]

as I have some crimping tools and you can buy ferrules cheap

[Iain]

Not sure 1-2mm?

Yes for the C brakes, I've gone about it a different way which meant I can't use the Corsa cables as they were, hard to explain.

I have a working mock up but it means joining cables half way down reliably.

[8valve-craig]

Oh, Ok. Just clamp it then if theres nobody who can crimp a new end on for you.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz54/warrencraig/2011-08-05182221.jpg

[8valve-craig]

Il post up pics of how i did mine some time soon. Very neat with no joining required.

[Iain]

Unfortunately already committed and chopped the Corsa C cables to suit this approach, will order some of those clamps. Going to visit a marina shop later to see if they can join them or sell those clamps.

[dgbnova#1]

http://www.rdb93.co.uk

These will do it properly for you if you send a working size cable they will sort it for you

[Iain]

Says they're based in Nottingham but address is in Ellesmere Port wtf! lol Sounds like a proper job if I have them made up will check for price.

I used these style clamps so could try the U ones first:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxNjAw/z/loUAAOxyi3FR0qA3/$T2eC16NHJFoE9nh6nPOrBR0q!3E+jQ~~60_35.JPG

[dgbnova#1]

The workshop is defo eport not sure if that's another base or office no idea did not look they use huge press and have correct ends so can chop and fit new end or whatever you need

[Iain]

Oh, Ok. Just clamp it then if theres nobody who can crimp a new end on for you.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz54/warrencraig/2011-08-05182221.jpg

Just picked up some diddy versions of these to try from the local boat shop!

[dgbnova#1]

I don't know if it would pass mot like that sorry I don't know if your bothering but I don't think it will maby someone else will know

You can get a taper lock fitting that only gets tighter as to pull it more and more don't know the name of them or if they come that small

[Iain]

U clamps didn't work back to the drawing board will ring some custom cable companies tomorrow

[_Jake]

Iaiaiaiaian do your cables clear the coil overs then?

[Iain]

Yes but won't offer any advice till it's working properly in case it's bad advice!

[Southie]

Cable tec have another newer website if any good Iain?
http://www.cable-tec.co.uk/applications/handbrake_cables.asp

[Iain]

Yes good website thanks Southie, I was going to give them a call but I've managed to get the little U clamps to hold now by removing the plastic film from the Corsa cable. Happy days

_Jake see my WIP thread for info on clearing coilovers.