The build of our Type 65 is moving along. The IRS and brakes are installed, however routing the parking brake cable into the brake caliper is turning out to be a problem. The 2015 IRS brake instructions were downloaded per the assembly manual. The photographs and instructions don't match the way our calipers mounted.
The photograph in the instructions show the caliper mounted much higher than our installation. It also shows the caliper mounted with two adapter brackets which use the original mounting lugs. Our kit came with the single adapter bracket which requires cutting off the top mounting lug. This places the caliper much further back.
The higher caliper mounting position allows the parking brake cable to be routed downward and around the back and behind the coil overs. Our installation aims the cable forward toward the CV joint. The concern is that routing the cable so close to the CV joint could result in interference and rubbing which would damage the cable.
Trying to route the cable toward the back requires a very sharp bend. This causes the inner cable to bind inside the cable housing. Routing the cable forward requires having it very close to the CV joint. Is this a serious concern? Does anyone have a solution? Has anyone fabricated a bracket to hold the cable away from the CV joint? Thanks for the help.
Terry