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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: ad_car_08 on February 4, 2018, 13:51

Title: Handbrake clip
Post by: ad_car_08 on February 4, 2018, 13:51
Trying to reattach my handbrake, having changed the rear calipers a while ago and not got round to finishing the job.
Noticed I'd bent one the clips that secures the pin, so tried to bend it back...the blasted thing pinged off into the ether, never to be seen again  :(
Any suggestions as to what else could be used?  :-\
Title: Re: Handbrake clip
Post by: smarty72 on February 4, 2018, 14:02
Not sure what your have to hand, but a split pin should do it...
Title: Re: Handbrake clip
Post by: ad_car_08 on February 4, 2018, 14:10
I've hunted round the house and found a pin used to retain the shell on my old R/C car. Hoping it'll be thick enough to stand the test of time 
Title: Re: Handbrake clip
Post by: wotugonado on February 4, 2018, 15:29
Quote from: ad_car_08 on February  4, 2018, 14:10
I've hunted round the house and found a pin used to retain the shell on my old R/C car. Hoping it'll be thick enough to stand the test of time
:)  that's worth a try
Title: Re: Handbrake clip
Post by: gazza1286 on February 4, 2018, 16:56
The missing pin will undoubtedly turn up. Probably the same day you buy a replacement from the dealer...... ;D
Title: Re: Handbrake clip
Post by: Carolyn on February 4, 2018, 16:57
Get a split-pin.