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Category: handbrake

Missing Handbrake Shoe Retainer Clip!

Having taking the passenger side handbrake apart and cleaning out all the dust – then sanding the brake lining surfaces. … More

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Cleaning MG ZT Rear Brake Shoes

Even though I replaced the handbrake compensater it did not improve the handbrake efficiency a lot. So the next thing … More

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MG ZT 260 Handbrake Rear Brake Shoes

All ready for next job on the ZT are these handbrake shoes. Apparently the same as the Peugeot 607 and … More

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MG ZT Handbrake Adjustment

After replacing the handbrake compensater (see Handbrake Compensater Mod )the handbrake then needs to be adjusted. Plenty of instructions on … More

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Handbrake Cable Compensater Mod

The handbrake on the MG had never been good – although up to mot standard it is no way as … More

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Parts ready for handbrake repair

All parts ready for the garage in the morning. Handbrake Cables – from Rimmers Front compensatory cable – correct donor … More

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Replacement Handbrake Compensater

The handbrake compensater cable – one end that wraps around the handbrake quadrant the other end to a divider connected … More

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Handbrake Cable Replacement

Having been used to the handbrake in a more modern car I found the one in the ZT very poor … More

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