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Shercostar



Member Since: 23 Apr 2014
Location: Malvern
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey
Handbrake Cable Replacement
The handbrake cable has snapped on my Puma. I have found some posts on here that point to the job of replacing it being quite simple. Then I read things like 'remove the prop' and use of imperial tools, which make me nervous. I am at best a basic DIY mechanic so the fear of messing this up and leaving me with a car I can't drive is a distinct possibility! Has anyone done this? Is it something I can tackle? If not, any recommendations for mechanics around Huntingdon/Peterborough?
Post #565283 20th Sep 2016 7:20am
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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You could always get it replaced for you, on a ramp it wouldn't take long.
Obviously as I'm sure your aware it's critical to secure the vehicle if working under it with no handbrake.

They don't tend to snap as a rule, you must be unlucky. Neutral TheThunder RollsπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Post #565309 20th Sep 2016 9:33am
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Motoberg



Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Aberdeen
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Mine snapped a couple or 3 months ago, (TD5 CSW) yes you do need to remove the prop, which is helped massively by having the right tool which is about a tenner online. getting the retaining clips back on the handbrake shoe retaining springs is a PITA, again I think there's a tool for it but I only had pliers etc. apart from that pretty straight forward.
Post #565352 20th Sep 2016 11:59am
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landroverdiver



Member Since: 13 Jun 2009
Location: Renfrewshire
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I think I will have to do mine in the near future, what specialist tools do you need?

Vehicle is a. TD5 110 CSW 2004
Post #565429 20th Sep 2016 7:10pm
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Motoberg



Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Aberdeen
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Propshaft bolt removal tool helps ( you may have slim sockets but I struggled to get mine on )

SKU: DA1119
Excl. Tax: £9.50
Incl. Tax: £11.40

Bought from Paddocks
Post #565587 21st Sep 2016 2:39pm
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landroverdiver



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Great, thanks
Post #565804 22nd Sep 2016 3:24pm
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