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by Zorba The Greek
Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:04 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Issues with Landcruiser handbrakes
Replies: 28
Views: 1462

Were not in America mate.... really c'mon. Your really going to be pushing shit up hill to get anywhere, the general consensus seems to be that they work fine when maintained. Also the handbrake has passed the relevant Australian Standards, have any of your incidents been as a result of a component ...
by Zorba The Greek
Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Issues with Landcruiser handbrakes
Replies: 28
Views: 1462

Hi guys thanks for the great feedback - great to see 4WD community supporting each other!! I just got off the phone from the Senior Legal Counsel (Affinity Insurance). She is quite amazing - and is very keen to help (she has plenty of friends/family with 'Cruisers, and is very concerned by this ...
by Zorba The Greek
Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Issues with Landcruiser handbrakes
Replies: 28
Views: 1462

So no slippage? You don't have to chock wheels on slopes (or nudge against trees) to stop vehicle from running away?

You seem to be exeption rather than the rule.

Are you doing anything special to handbrake? Special pads? Different setting?

Cheers
by Zorba The Greek
Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Issues with Landcruiser handbrakes
Replies: 28
Views: 1462

Issues with Landcruiser handbrakes

Hello Aside from me, has anyone else experienced hassles with the handbrakes on their Landcruisers (all models)? I've had a Troopy, 80 Series DX (5 spd Diesel Poverty Pack) and 80 Series GXL (Auto TD) - all with non-existent handbrakes. Affinity have done a quick scan on their records and noted ...
by Zorba The Greek
Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Ford / Mazda / Daihatsu / Homeless
Topic: Unimogs here in Australia
Replies: 9
Views: 4462

Hi guys Saw my first mog nearly 10 years ago in the Simpson Desert (they were part of the support crew for the Simpson Desert Cycle Challenge - http://www.sdcc.org.au/). Decided then and there that I wanted one - and its been a 10 year project in the making. After lot's of looking, I've discovered a ...