Morris Minor Owners Club

My five speed gearbox now has a shortened remote and I could perhaps fit a longer handbrake lever but I don't know how long a standard one is. Would someone please tell me what the standard dimension is compared with that between the two yellow lines on the attached. I presume all standard levers were the same but if not, my car is a 1971 Traveller.

My handbrake used to push the car out of fourth so the stick was bent away to stop it so a longer one my have issues.

Mine measures 21cm , 8 1/8".

John ;-)

bet you say that to all the girls

What is it that makes you think I'm not Gay ?

John

Blaketon
The measurement that you require is 8-1/4".
I would be happy to swop your shortened handbrake lever for a standard length lever.
If you are interested send me a PM.
To get over the Minor 1000 handbrake fouling the Ford gear lever I moved my standard length handbrake lever rearwards by about 3".
Phil

Many thanks, I will see what difference that makes. I don't think my shortened remote quite puts the lever where is would normally be but I will have a look at where your lever would finish.

bobtail4x4 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 6:36 pm bet you say that to all the girls

Was it Blackadder who said is that a handbrake in my pocket.....or was it a canoe.....or am I pleased to see you?

I've not forgotten this but trying different clutch master cylinders has been taking priority. Not quite sure what will work brakewise; may need to experiment.