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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: JB21 on November 14, 2022, 09:37

Title: FL handbrake cables
Post by: JB21 on November 14, 2022, 09:37
Nothing comes up in search. So, my question do MR Ben FL cables actually fit?

If not, can someone point me in the right direction to what other cables will fit, brake parks uk sell front line items.

Last resort is Toyota.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: Iain on November 14, 2022, 10:06
Not sure what BENs ones are, but i wouldnt fit anything other than geniune ones, some bad aftermarket ones out there.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: tricky1138 on November 14, 2022, 10:44
Try TCB parts for genuine ones cheaper than main dealer.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: Gibla on November 14, 2022, 10:59
Recently bought the 2 handbrake cables reqd via TCB for £84 delivered
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: MrChris on November 14, 2022, 11:01
I bought FL cables off Autodoc (they specify pre FL and FL via a date). They were cheap and they got me through the MOT.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: Topdownman on November 14, 2022, 11:46
I once bought shock gaiters from mr2ben, I thought I was buying genuine toyota ones but they were definitely not when they arrived. I would much prefer to buy from TCB and he doesnt stock things that he doesnt have faith in.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: Joesson on November 14, 2022, 12:37
Quote from: Topdownman on November 14, 2022, 11:46I once bought shock gaiters from mr2ben, I thought I was buying genuine toyota ones but they were definitely not when they arrived. I would much prefer to buy from TCB and he doesnt stock things that he doesnt have faith in.

Although I did buy front shock gaiters from Autodoc and they were identical to ( what was left of ) the OE ones.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: 105e on November 14, 2022, 14:02
Just bought 2 genuine FL h/brake cables from tcb,s ebay store, around £150, probably bit less direct from him...
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: JB21 on November 14, 2022, 14:39
Found the below. Will give them a go as I only need a N/S cable, and ebay has 20% off so only £27.

(https://i.postimg.cc/X7BhPDtR/Handbrake-cables.png)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334490411812

The below also states the Borg & Beck (frontline) cables fit

https://www.mr2roc.org/index.php?topic=65220.0

Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: Ardent on November 14, 2022, 16:20
For the work involved. At £27.
Is it not false economy not to do both.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: JB21 on November 14, 2022, 18:01
Quote from: Ardent on November 14, 2022, 16:20For the work involved. At £27.
Is it not false economy not to do both.

Not really, when the O/S was done not so long ago and is working fine.
Title: Re: FL handbrake cables
Post by: Joesson on November 14, 2022, 18:27
Quote from: Ardent on November 14, 2022, 16:20For the work involved. At £27.
Is it not false economy not to do both.

Good advice but seemingly (#10) a little too late!