John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 Handbrake switch wanted, do you have one?
Greenstreak-Andy D Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 This one? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F231118900767 Andy
Tim Reid Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 I was going to change mine but found buying an S2000 handbrake cost about the same as the old switch. Only thing is that it needs a bit of fettling to fit but I'm told is a worthwhile upgrade.
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 The S2000 handbrake looks, (the bit you see in the cockpit) like a much nicer and higher quality item than the Ka and Sierra options. It’s also physically smaller and less obtrusive. The mods needed aren’t too complicated. However, I would say the leverage ratio is poorer compared to Sierra etc. probably not a big problem most of the time, but for those with Hi Spec rear calipers and that have started suffering reduced efficiency of the handbrake, the S2000 lever will exaggerate the problem somewhat.
Tim Reid Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said: However, I would say the leverage ratio is poorer compared to Sierra etc. probably not a big problem most of the time, but for those with Hi Spec rear calipers and that have started suffering reduced efficiency of the handbrake, the S2000 lever will exaggerate the problem somewhat. That's interesting, I thought the S2000 had a better ratio. I do struggle with good grip with me Sierra handbrake so maybe the s2000 route is not for me.
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