Rear Brakes

[hockeylad72]

Hi guys,
need some help again!
I bought rear calipers and trying to fit them was a real pain, the handbrake cable goes in a different way so I would think I would need handbrake cables that are a bit longer? does this sound right? bought the calipers really cheap so might be worth spending a few bob on new handbrake cables
any help or advise would be appreciated
cheers

[dubslug]

i think the early models need longer cables but i could be wrong, sorry not very helpfull really

[rubjonny]

Think somewhere in the region of 87/88 the cables changed, not sure exactly what year.  Dubslug is correct though, the earlier cables were shorter

Easy to convert between them though, if early buy early cables, if late buy the late cables.

[bretttuk]

What rear calipers did you buy ? if you bought mk3 ones or later mk2 ones 89 onwards ( i think ) , you will need the longer handbrake cables ... about £8 each (you'll need two) ... from Eurocarparts.

Easy (ish) job... just a bit fiddly.. easier job if there are 2 of you ..

[hockeylad72]

dubslug you were right, got it sorted today its great being able to park anywhere without worrying about handbrake seizing on!

thanks again for your help guys