TVR handbrake cable change Is it easy.

Changing a TVR handbrake cable is a nightmare to do. But we did it. If your TVR handbrake is stiff or hard to pull then maybe it is time to change the cable

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Quite the task Steve. I hope the bugger lasts a long time.

[@Steviegtr52]

There are no receipts in the history of a new handbrake cable. So i guess it was 23 years old. So this one should last me out. Thanks for the comments. Steve.

[@CTSRacing95]

Well done Steve. It's a crappy job to do. One of the happiest mods to the racer was taking it off 😂

[@Steviegtr52]

Cheers Dave. Well last night i went out in the car & gave the brakes a good hard test. The handbrake is now working a lot better. The brake pedal is long though. I have gone from one piston caliper at the front to four, so maybe it is using a bit more fluid. But they work great. The engine is mental & I'm sure as quick as the Ftype was. But it has had some serious mods in it's life. +50 liners making 4650cc. Sports cam. Vernier timing . Baffled sump. Upgraded ecu. Precats removed. I have a readout of a rolling road teast done at I think TVR performance. 286 at rear wheels. Which equates to about 335 at the flywheel. With a ton, I guess thats why it takes off like a scolded cat. The Ftype was nearly 2 tons with 550 BHP. Take care see you on the next vid. The car does wonder around on hard acceleration. I have some laser tracking guages coming this week as I am sure the front is towing out a lot. Steve.

[@CTSRacing95]

@Steviegtr52 Nice one! Tracking will make a massive difference, they are quite sensitive to it. I'd maybe bleed the brakes again now you've had a proper heat cycle through them just to check. And if still long maybe worth double checking master cyl seals? But as long as you end up with a pedal you're happy with and know that's what matters 👍

[@MrFactotum]

eyup Steve what a job Steve, but sometimes you have to bite the bullet. Hope it holds.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 It's hard work when doing jobs like that on your own, i'm dreading doing mine on my banger!!!🤣🤣 see you next time Kev P.S. forgot to say, that chuck hasn't arrived as yet, i will give it this weekend then go to my local sorting office to see if they know anything. i'll let you know once i've been.👍👍

[@Steviegtr52]

That is concerning. I posted it nearly 2 weeks ago. I just hope I got the correct label. It was large letter. Paid online & adhered to the package. It was £2.30. It was within the size allowed for large letter. Fingers crossed. It was purchased on 5th May. So I posted it 6th May Sunday. Hope this helps for any enquiries you make. Steve.

[@MrFactotum]

@@Steviegtr52 okay Steve thanks for info, i will go to our sorting office on Monday, and see what they know. I have had some things turn up 3 weeks on when bought off ebay, so hopefully it will turn up. cheers👍👍

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Oh my Steve. That was a task and a half. 🫣🥴😵‍💫 Well done on getting there. 👏👏👍😀

[@Steviegtr52]

Thanks Andrew. Yes it was a task +. Would have been much easier with 2 people doing it. But it's all done now & the handbrake is holding so much better now. Thanks for the comments. Steve.