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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Default Handbrake cable snapped, what to get?

My car came with the rear disc conversion already on so I dont know what calipers/discs are on there but it looks like the normal Cossie adapter plate and the discs are vented to i'm thinking 4wd.

What handbrake cable to I need to get as it snapped tonight?

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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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dont quote me... BUT

a mk5 escort rs2000 one i was told.

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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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Mk 5 rs 2000 think mate.....
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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got some cossie ones if you get stuck
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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You've got some Cossie everything Louie!!
Hopefully motorspares or JR's will be able to sort me out a RS2000 cable.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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yea its the RS2k one, Unipart did me one for about a tenner. You'll need to but the moon off your old one on. And it's a bit of a cnut getting it on the calipers too.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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do you get discount at motorspares? if not say its for me ok mate, glen will sort it
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Nice one!
I have spoke to Glen so I know who you mean. I also have a halfords trade card so might try them too!
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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I get about 25% off so worth saying its for me if you go to motorspares ok mate.
halfords arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh. wouldn't bother.
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Ok cheers Louie!
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Old May 27, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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2wd rs2000 cable mate, 20quid on ebay buy it now iirc!
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Whats the difference between 2wd and 4wd cable?
Cos I have vented rear discs and so think I have 4wd calipers and discs, 2wd discs are solid?!
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Old May 27, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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wouldn't have thought there is a difference in the cable but 2wd discs are solid and 4wd discs are vented if i see the cable i could tell you what one it was.
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4wd rs2k was on drums... all cossie rear calipers are the same.
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Old May 28, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick
4wd rs2k was on drums... all cossie rear calipers are the same.
Ah that makes it easy, cheers Rick!
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Old May 28, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks for everyones input, fitted a new MK5 RS2000 2wd cable today and all is well!
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