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FEM
29-02-2008, 12:22 PM
hey guys,

what do you suggest to make the handbrake stronger without going to hydraulic. my handbrake is a tad weak and can bearly lock the rear treads.. ?

i have read that new cables and what not can help??

thanks

dan

Putonyourshoes
29-02-2008, 12:44 PM
you could tighten it. or replace the cables.. both of which would do pretty much the same job.
another thing that may or may not work is tighten it then make up an expension for the handle? but i dont know how difficult it would be..

FEM
29-02-2008, 12:54 PM
yeah. you mean like an extention? for more leverage?

Aaron
29-02-2008, 01:31 PM
Make sure it's working properly, that the mechanism isn't partially siezed up in the rear calipers etc etc.

A.