Handbrake calipers
Handbrake calipers
Need help.
I have the bigger Alcon rear brakes (without handbrake).
Can anyone advise me what brand/model the handbrake kit is?
I don't have the standard fitting, meaning his has be fabricated so I am also interested in alternative handbrake calipers.
I think the discs are 22mm thick.
I have the bigger Alcon rear brakes (without handbrake).
Can anyone advise me what brand/model the handbrake kit is?
I don't have the standard fitting, meaning his has be fabricated so I am also interested in alternative handbrake calipers.
I think the discs are 22mm thick.
Re: Handbrake calipers
Hi Paros,
The handbrake calipers are from Alcon. I don't know the part number but you may be able to make it out on the attached pic from ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ariel-Atom-Alcon-Rear-Handbrake-Kit-Assembly-Brakes-USED-/272584728445?hash=item3f7750df7d%3Ag%3ApMkAAOSwuxFYwt2i&nma=true&si=6oU9uK6L9yd03LtRV8BU9PDlT8I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
The handbrake calipers are from Alcon. I don't know the part number but you may be able to make it out on the attached pic from ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ariel-Atom-Alcon-Rear-Handbrake-Kit-Assembly-Brakes-USED-/272584728445?hash=item3f7750df7d%3Ag%3ApMkAAOSwuxFYwt2i&nma=true&si=6oU9uK6L9yd03LtRV8BU9PDlT8I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Handbrake calipers
Hi
I bought the kit for MOT They are Alcon used on a BMW motor bike cal2139x02jzr or send email address and will send photos
Alistair
I bought the kit for MOT They are Alcon used on a BMW motor bike cal2139x02jzr or send email address and will send photos
Alistair
Last edited by Al a Star on Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:39 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Handbrake calipers
I received the pictures and used the modelnumber from Alcon but I am not able to find theese anywhere?
Are the Alcon handbrake calipers Ariel specific??
I only need the handbrake calipers for MOT.
Are the Alcon handbrake calipers Ariel specific??
I only need the handbrake calipers for MOT.
Re: Handbrake calipers
If you can't pick up a second hand set or beg/borrow for MoT, you could buy spot calipers / cables / lever and make your own mounts - I did
http://www.hispeccalipers.co.uk/spotv1.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-MGTF-Leather-Handbrake-Lever-E-/182554767620?hash=item2a811cb104:g:FecAAOSwhlZYsweu
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-mgf-handbrake-cables-genuine-/332197749689?hash=item4d588763b9:g:uSgAAOSwKOJYK3WV
http://www.hispeccalipers.co.uk/spotv1.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-MGTF-Leather-Handbrake-Lever-E-/182554767620?hash=item2a811cb104:g:FecAAOSwhlZYsweu
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-mgf-handbrake-cables-genuine-/332197749689?hash=item4d588763b9:g:uSgAAOSwKOJYK3WV
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Handbrake calipers
Great, this is what I was looking for!
Can I use the original cables and lever??
What ratio did you go for and does the spot calipers provide enough power to stop the rollers at the MOT?
[quote="smokin"]
If you can't pick up a second hand set or beg/borrow for MoT, you could buy spot calipers / cables / lever and make your own mounts - I did
http://www.hispeccalipers.co.uk/spotv1.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-MGTF-Leather-Handbrake-Lever-E-/182554767620?hash=item2a811cb104:g:FecAAOSwhlZYsweu
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-mgf-handbrake-cables-genuine-/332197749689?hash=item4d588763b9:g:uSgAAOSwKOJYK3WV
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Can I use the original cables and lever??
What ratio did you go for and does the spot calipers provide enough power to stop the rollers at the MOT?
[quote="smokin"]
If you can't pick up a second hand set or beg/borrow for MoT, you could buy spot calipers / cables / lever and make your own mounts - I did
http://www.hispeccalipers.co.uk/spotv1.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGF-MGTF-Leather-Handbrake-Lever-E-/182554767620?hash=item2a811cb104:g:FecAAOSwhlZYsweu
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-mgf-handbrake-cables-genuine-/332197749689?hash=item4d588763b9:g:uSgAAOSwKOJYK3WV
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Re: Handbrake calipers
The lever can be used as it is (there's a cable retainer you can get from factory, see pick - not expensive)
I cut the caliper-end of the cables to fit the cable adjuster/nipple I fitted
I cut the driver's side cable down a bit as it doesn't have as far to go
I get my MoT station to road test the brakes (they get a free passenger ride) and use a combination of engine braking and handbrake to get the required retardation. Not sure it would pass a rolling road test as it's difficult to get enough pull on the lever when inside the car
7.2 to 1 ratio used
Also found email from Alcon back in 2010 stating they only sell the handbrake calipers to Ariel
I cut the caliper-end of the cables to fit the cable adjuster/nipple I fitted
I cut the driver's side cable down a bit as it doesn't have as far to go
I get my MoT station to road test the brakes (they get a free passenger ride) and use a combination of engine braking and handbrake to get the required retardation. Not sure it would pass a rolling road test as it's difficult to get enough pull on the lever when inside the car
7.2 to 1 ratio used
Also found email from Alcon back in 2010 stating they only sell the handbrake calipers to Ariel
Last edited by smokin on Mon May 01, 2017 7:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
Re: Handbrake calipers
Should I buy the EBC Standard Road (1 bolt) or EBC Standard Road (2 bolt) for the Spot V1 Caliper?
Also, what "ratio" did you choose?
Also, what "ratio" did you choose?
Re: Handbrake calipers
7.2 to 1 ratio
Mine came with pads included, no idea what they are - there weren't options back then
Mine came with pads included, no idea what they are - there weren't options back then
Atom 2 300, Ginetta G40 GT5 - UK
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