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Re: [Healeys] Hand break broke

To: Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Hand break broke
From: Michael Salter <msalter@precisionsportscar.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:09:35 -0400
Hi Richard, most likely cause is the outer of the cable having pulled
through its locating bracket inside the tunnel.
This is a real bear to fix requiring the removal ot the driveshaft and the
gearbox tunnel at the very least.
Michael Salter

On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 11:42 AM, Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com>wrote:

> I need some quick advice. I am not where I can raise the car.  Drove the
> BJ8
> this morning and parked on a sight hill. The hand break did not catch and
> pulled all the way back. It does have the ratchet sound but no action. I'm
> thinking a clevis pin at the front of the line. I cannot get under to see
> that
> area but the rear looks OK. Has anyone had this experience? Is there any
> other
> possible cause besides  a broken cable?
> Thanks
> Rich Kahn
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