Removing and installing handbrake cable up to model year 2007 — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

📋 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. Lever spring clips off (1).
5. Press lever on brake caliper (2) in (direction of arrow) and detach handbrake cable (3).

6. Press locking pins (arrows) inwards.
7. Press lever on brake caliper (1) in (direction of arrow) and detach handbrake cable (2).
8. Unscrew Torx bolt (1) and then release fastening clip from handbrake cable (2).
9. First pull handbrake cable (1) off locking lugs, then pull completely out of bracket (2).
10. Detach handbrake cable from bracket (1) and pull handbrake cable out of guide tube (2).
11. Push handbrake cable into guide tube (2) and attach it into bracket (1).
12. Insert handbrake cable (1) through aperture, then clamp it to bracket (2).
13. Press lever on brake caliper (2) in (direction of arrow) and attach handbrake cable (3).
14. Press spring clips (1) onto handbrake cable.
15. Push handbrake cable into brake caliper bracket so that the locking pins (arrows) engage.
16. Press lever on brake caliper (1) in (direction of arrow) and attach handbrake cable (2).
17. Therefore, fastening clip (1) should only now be screwed onto trailing arm.
18. Attach handbrake cable (2) into compensator (3).
19. Pretension handbrake cable with adjustment nut (1).
20. Adjust handbrake .

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