Hand brake cable length?

[Raz]

Hi all,

Im still having trouble with my floor mounted hand brake. I have a cable I bought from a Cortina guy here in Adelaide but it's a couple of inches too long and no amount of adjustment is going to make it work. I'm using a Mk2 Escort hand brake lever in my car, Im wondering if thats the problem.
Can anyone tell me the correct length of a floor mounted hand brake cable? , I realize not everybody is going to have one laying around their shed and it'll be a bit difficult trying to measure it on the car, but I just dont know if I have the correct cable or not.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
David

[brushworks]

hi raz if you have no success i think there is a speedo cable maker on south rd near wingfield somewhere. i think they can make cables(handbrake) to length. might be an option. ill have to get one made for mine . ill see if i can track the number down. :)

[Raz]

hi brushworks, thanks for that. Yeah I know the place, had my speedo cable done there a couple years ago but I think theyve closed down. Hopefully moved somewhere else close cos thatll be the next stop for me.
cheers

[Raz]

Hey brushworks, I found that place (Flexible Drive agencies i think) and they have moved. Its now at 138 Days Rd Ferryden Park opposite Regency TAFE. Ill be taking mine there soon.
Cheers