What happens when a handbrake cable snaps?
When a handbrake cable does completely snap the consequences can be catastrophic. It will mean that there is nothing to lock the car in its place when stationary. Your car will most likely just roll off without you!
What should I do when I replace my handbrake cable?
When you fit the new cable, it’s well worth renewing any clevis pins that are grooved, as they will create a lot of slack in the linkage. Also fit new split pins. Where the cable passes through the yoke and the guide brackets, make sure it is well greased. When the cable is refitted, adjust it. Pull the cable away from the brake shoes.
Where is the handbrake cable on a car?
Many modern vehicles will have a switch or button to activate the electronic parking brakes. The handbrake cable is attached to the manually operated lever or electric motor. When the handbrake is activated, the task of the cable is to engage the brake shoes or discs.
How does a brake cable attach to a brake caliper?
If you have rear disc brakes on your vehicle, the cable still attaches to a brake lever but it’s attached to a screw system on the caliper that creates force against a piston, which is usually hydraulically activated. How do you replace a handbrake cable?
How do you remove a clevis cable from a handbrake?
To remove the old cable, use pliers to pull out the clevis pin securing the yoke to the handbrake lever or primary cable, then pull off the yoke complete with the secondary cable. Pull out the cable. When you fit the new cable, it’s well worth renewing any clevis pins that are grooved, as they will create a lot of slack in the linkage.
When you fit the new cable, it’s well worth renewing any clevis pins that are grooved, as they will create a lot of slack in the linkage. Also fit new split pins. Where the cable passes through the yoke and the guide brackets, make sure it is well greased. When the cable is refitted, adjust it. Pull the cable away from the brake shoes.
Where does the primary cable for the handbrake go?
The primary cable (where fitted) runs back from the handbrake lever to the equalizer yoke where the secondary cable or rod joins. First have a look at the primary cable to see how it fits. It may be attached to the handbrake lever either underneath or inside the car.
To remove the old cable, use pliers to pull out the clevis pin securing the yoke to the handbrake lever or primary cable, then pull off the yoke complete with the secondary cable. Pull out the cable. When you fit the new cable, it’s well worth renewing any clevis pins that are grooved, as they will create a lot of slack in the linkage.