MOT to do list

goonarmy · Aug 1, 2009

So im working through me mot failure list. Lens for the rear light on order, todays job is "no reverse travel on handbrake".Now my understanding was this means that the handbrake aint holding.Tried it yesterday and it seems solid enough.Wot does it really mean and wot do i need to do to get it to pass?

hammy2909 · Aug 1, 2009

Think it means it needs loosened?

Taken off a rover forum i used to use

You'll need to adjust the handbrake cable properly, as per the Haynes manual.

If I remember correctly, you loosen the cable at the lever, remove the split pin and clevis pin from the nearside rear brake lever (behind the drum), then adjust the shoes. You tighten each side up (with the square adjuster at the top of each drum) until the wheel locks, then back it off until the wheel moves freely. Then adjust the cable at the handbrake lever until the end of the nearside cable lines up with the lever coming out of the drum. You will then be able to re-fit the clevis pin. Use a new split pin to retain it.

Check the handbrake - should be right. I've done it enough times trying to just tighten the cable, or tighten the adjusters. It never works - you have to go the whole hog, because otherwise the compensator in the cable works against you.

Hope that makes some sense. Hopefully you'll have a Haynes manual of your own to check.

goonarmy · Aug 1, 2009

hammy2909 said:
Think it means it needs loosened?

Taken off a rover forum i used to use

got a haynes restoration guide.Ill have a read of that.But i cant see wots wrong with it.

Dewin · Aug 1, 2009

goonarmy said:
todays job is "no reverse travel on handbrake".

I reckon they mean you're handbrake cable is too tight, How many clicks until it holds?

mad mechanic · Aug 1, 2009

does it say reverse or reserve?

no reserve travel means the lever is prob coming all the way to the top , with no reserve travel left...simples really..lol the cable needs some slack taking out of it if its holding ok when the lever is pulled up to the top.

goonarmy · Aug 1, 2009

mad mechanic said:
does it say reverse or reserve?

no reserve travel means the lever is prob coming all the way to the top , with no reserve travel left...simples really..lol the cable needs some slack taking out of it if its holding ok when the lever is pulled up to the top.

Bollocks just checked, it is 3.1.6b parking brake lever has no RESERVE travel.:doh: So yeah its coming all the way to the top.Cheers for that MM. So this means the cable needs adjusting. is theis done on the lever adjuster?ANy handy how tos?Hayne book is cack, might have to check me rave.

goonarmy · Aug 1, 2009

According to rave i adjust it at the thumb wheel so the brake is effective after the third rachect.But not today.Its raining!

goonarmy · Aug 2, 2009

ok so next on me todo list is offside front exhaust has major leak of exhaust gases.Is is this a new down pipe or can it be patched?

goonarmy · Aug 3, 2009

Any exhaust esperts out there?:bump:

nicedayforit · Aug 3, 2009

goonarmy said:
Any exhaust esperts out there?:bump:

According to the MOT Testers Manual
Note: A durable repair to an exhaust system which effectively prevents leaks is acceptable providing the system is structurally sound

goonarmy · Aug 3, 2009

nice one bruvvvvvvvvvvvvvvaaaaaa!!So i can patch it.Next question.Anyone know any decent exhaust patching kits?

nicedayforit · Aug 3, 2009

goonarmy said:
nice one bruvvvvvvvvvvvvvvaaaaaa!!So i can patch it.Next question.Anyone know any decent exhaust patching kits?

Halfords
Halfords Exhaust Repair Kit from Halfords Price £14.99

goonarmy · Aug 3, 2009

better than google this.Cheers!

rustyrhinos · Aug 3, 2009

Surely a small section of exhaust cant cost much more than the repair kit?

goonarmy · Aug 4, 2009

rustyrhinos said:
Surely a small section of exhaust cant cost much more than the repair kit?

Yeah but every bolt on me rangie is a different size and rusted on.Ill have a look see where its leaking from and go from there.The mot guy suspected the downpipe.

Beast o Bodmin · Aug 4, 2009

i got me old v8 pipes if any help goony,could post

goonarmy · Aug 4, 2009

Might take you up on that BoB, cheers.Ill get under it the weeken and find this leak and let you know.

Beast o Bodmin · Aug 4, 2009

ive got the sectoin from manifold to to join boaf sides needs welding to rejoin full pipe as i sliced to remove.Cut in nice easy spot mind for re fit.got manoifolds too.....

goonarmy · Aug 23, 2009

RIGHT, had a go at the handbrake today.Using the thumb adjuster i can hold the mota in fwd n reverse after 4 clicks(not 3) but i still have "reserve" travel ie 1 click.Is this good enough to pass the MOT?

Trewey · Aug 23, 2009

MOT testers like the brake to hold after 3 clicks, leaving 2 in reserve.
However on an old landy, with a worn drum / shoes, this can lead to partial binding in my experience. It's a debatable point I guess.
I usually adjust mine up to 3 clicks for the MOT, then back it off to 4 clicks.

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