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Handbrake Cable Tensioning Tool idea.

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Old Jul 29th, 2018, 19:06   #11
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I modified this little tool this morning and can confirm that it works like a charm even with seat in situ just pushed fully back.

I think I will make a set up with that tool too... nice idea and as Green Van Man says, a cheap one of these is not great for calipers.... my neighbour bought one and the guide rod snapped off it... and then the threaded bit that forces the spread stripped!
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This earlier post has some excellent stuff plus a reference to the pliers that I bought and used which are excellent and you can extend the reach with a spanner as suggested earlier:

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...ghlight=pliers

These are the pliers:

https://www.beta-tools.com/fr/produc...-multijet.html
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