Removing and installing handbrake cable from model year 2008 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

📋 Procedure

1. Release handbrake
2. Remove centre console General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims.
3. Release adjustment nut (1) until relevant handbrake cable (2) can be detached from compensator (3).
4. Press lever on brake caliper (2) in direction of arrow and detach handbrake cable (3).
5. Compress locking lugs (1) together and pull handbrake cable out of bracket on brake caliper.

6. First pull handbrake cable (1) off locking lugs, then pull completely out of bracket (2).
7. Detach handbrake cable from bracket (1) and pull handbrake cable out of guide tube (2).
8. Push handbrake cable into guide tube (2) and attach it into bracket (1).
9. Insert handbrake cable (1) through aperture, then clamp it to bracket (2).
10. Push handbrake cable into bracket on brake caliper until both locking lugs (1) engage.
11. Press lever on brake caliper (2) in direction of arrow and attach handbrake cable (3).
12. Attach handbrake cable (2) into compensator (3).
13. Pretension handbrake cable with adjustment nut (1).
14. Adjust handbrake .

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