How to Replace and Adjust Parking Brake Cables

A worn or seized parking brake cable can be a hazard. If your parking brake will not hold the car is may need to be adjusted, or the cables might need to be replaced. Today I will show you how to replace and properly adjust the parking brake cables.
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[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much for watching everyone! The process may be a little different on each car, but the mindset is the same. I also found an issue with the caliper on the right rear. I touched on it for a second in the video. I will show you guys exactly what is wrong, once I dive into that issue.

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[@oatmeal9164]

Watching this all I can think is why doesn't my mk4 have such a legit console?! My fuel door release is in a similar spot but it sits out in the open (with no actual console for storage) I can't help but feel like having it hidden under a lid like that would be so much better

[@jeffrochambeau5902]

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[@RandomClips27.]

My cable won't come out is it safe to heat it up abit to release the cable

[@kriolenpillay5784]

What's the meaning of drag

[@alansmart3808]

It is rare that I find a video that explains a process so clearly that I feel like I could go out and do the work after watching just once. You have the gift of explaining details clearly with excellent filming. Every component was easy to see and understand. I have liked and subscribed your channel because I want to see more.

[@markomillian3299]

Truely humble mechanic is a natural born teacher, easy to follow, nice voice, no cheap music.

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You covered this topic so clear, that we should be charged a installation fee lol.. Good job 🤙🏽

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I don't think you understand just how great you made it. It was simple, and concise, no gimmicks. Video was clear. You gave options that were practical. This is an example of a mechanic you can trust with your car

[@travismalo4176]

I do not typically comment or like much, just due to my antisocial nature. However, this video was SO WELL DONE, I just had to drop a like, comment, and subscribe. I absolutely love how in depth you get without overwhelming us with information or throwing in useless BS. I’m also very happy with the flow of the video, how you take the time to explain each step in depth enough for me to literally be able to visualize how I am going to do it once i get home, without even having the car in front of me. Thank you for such a great video, and keep up the excellent work, man!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much. 💙

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the best how to auto video I've ever seen. Brief, to the point, and no time wasted slowly tuning bolts or letting me know what you had for breakfast for the last week or other non related info. Great job. tx Gary

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[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@wyattoneable]

Thanks Charles. That was really well done. Good lighting, camera angles and editing. You made it look simple.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much

[@o0Avalon0o]

This video was super helpful! Just paid the family's favorite mechanic to replace the e-brake; I assumed he tested it....nope. He didn't even touch it. lol oh well, live, learn & fix it yourself.

[@karthick86c]

Beautiful. Very concise yet you cover all the important points!

[@nowerlater]

Just did this on my MKIV. Was easy, thanks for all you do for us VW guys!

[@taraerskine3954]

Was it a stick? & What does Mk stand for? I'm assuming the V is RN for 5.

[@catwilson1774]

Thank you so much. I have a 2002 chevy trailblazer that I've been working on. I'm a female that happens to like saving money and learning. The parking breaks and lines are my next project and I appreciate the video .

[@bunnygirl95]

You see a beard like that on a mechanic, you know you're in good hands :) Great video!

[@d.t.3495]

well-thought-out, detailed instructions and great camera work! Thank you so much

[@simonManleeeee]

Very useful video. You speak very clearly and get straight to the point. Thank you

[@jeffisaac4521]

Life is good when you have videos like this

[@reneepolmanteer3824]

Soooo much easier than I thought it would be! Hopefully it'll go smooth when I do my ebrake on my 06 Tiburon!

[@hectorrocha8626]

Great video at school they never taught me how to adjust or replace the cable 😀😀 thanks

[@GrowthGuided]

This is amazing brother. Always scared myself out of the idea of replacing a brake cable. Thanks so much for doing this video.

[@andrewmeshin8957]

My friend you have a most excellent presentation, flawless procedure accompanied by very well lit camera positioning. The best part is is your clear evenly modulated voice, and accurate and detailed instructions.

[@mrshawterry6]

I have'nt seen you in a while sir, i watched you some time back, and was able to fix someone's dragging truck door watching you, Now i'll fix my e brakes on a truck watching you, you're real good sir, at what you be doing.

[@karlnovak17]

Once again, an excellent tutorial. Many thanks from Vienna, Austria (Europe). :)

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you .

[@pauljr8379]

Wow! Never thought it would be so easy! Thanks!

[@HumbleMechanic]

No prob! It's super easy. :)

[@DOCTOR6423]

Excellent video congrats Form Pakistan

[@Dave-in-France]

This is the first time I've watched one of your videos but I'm about to adjust the handbrake on my wife's RAV4 and was looking for tips. Great really great video - very clear instructions & pictures. You've just got another subscriber !!!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

AWESOME and thank you!

[@lanceuppercut5939]

Awesome explanation, thank you for being so clear in your explanation

[@vikisart]

It's easier than I thought. Thank you.👍

[@williamclark6641]

Awesome walkthrough and information. Great job😁

[@cecilhosein4387]

Very clear and concise. Thankyou for your lesson.

[@greygoose28mg]

You look like Aaron Kaufman from Fast n Loud! Great video, very helpful.

[@karttu1]

Very detailed and informative show how. Mine is next generation E39 with different arrangement by the handle (difficult to adjust). Thank you!

[@suretechassembly3270]

Excellent video! Thank you for the clear explanation.

[@lucyp.3119]

Well made video, good explanation on what to do and showing where everything is located.

[@Oystersgetclamydia]

Well explained and demonstrated.. Great camera work too. Due to arthritis and limited strength and mobility you’ve made my mind up~ I’ll get the mechanics to do it. 👍🏻

[@spoonman73]

Well done. Nice and detailed. Really enjoying your content lately.

[@holidayhouse03]

After replacing a heater core on my Volvo 940 the interior was never quite the same. So I pretty much gutted it (weight reduction bro). After dealing with a finicky window regulator I left the door panel off for easy access (more weight reduction bro). Then the parking brake became an issue. What to do? Take it out was the obvious answer. Took out the center console and threw it away. Took out the lever and threw it away. WEIGHT REDUCTION BRO! Tucked the cable under the carpet. And now I finally have a place to put my cup of coffee. All that being said... if I ever need to adjust/replace my cable on my 240 or 740 I'm coming here first. Thanks Charles! Luv ya!

[@QRAC222]

Great video man, one of the best I've seen... Keep up the good work!

[@Baristatraveler]

Thank you, very helpful!

[@vwbug1971]

Excellent help. Thanks for showing me what to do.

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This is one of the best car repai instructional videos Ive ever seen. I subscribed right away!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@cptcrch]

Yet another project that I have coming up and yet another HM video that I'll be referencing! Keep up the great work Charles!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Woot!

[@maryragone166]

Thanks Charles, you are very thorough and detailed... you are the best!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thak you!!!

[@davegrisoff6359]

This is an A1 video that helped me out tremendously! Thank you so much good sir!

[@WhiteWolfArkis]

I thought this would be really hard, but you made it look so easy. I just tried it and it works like a charm. Thank you!

[@HumbleMechanic]

thanks!

[@keeganpock864]

You beast i needed this video😱

[@robertdavis6708]

Better explanation then Chris Fix. Really serious though, great video with lighted scenes. You helped my coming job immensely.

[@Tony-ir9vu]

Great job! Thank U so much for showing how to do it!!!

[@jorgejuarez5521]

Guy, you're great!! Extremely useful instruction and well done video. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@nicknicu1787]

I don’t think I’ve seen an easier parking brake replacement! On some cars you have to drop the exhaust,driveshaft etc. Thanks! 👍

[@risor2225]

This video really helps

[@jokernepalm]

Awesome video, Charles! Keep doing repair videos like this one!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks!

[@BLACKPHOENIXRIZIN]

Absolute superb job on the video, the work & the explanation. U r truly gifted my man. Keep up the great work brotha. Peace.

[@tinakelley2495]

Great video. Very helpful!

[@stephenbrook9085]

Finally know how to do it properly on my disc converted Seat Arosa seen as it uses the exact same style! Cheers humble mechanic good video

[@Jasiel.95]

Fantastic. Need this to get done.

[@stevemontes9610]

Great video, well explained!

[@pinchebobby1224]

I replaced my rotors, calipers and brake pads ... now e brake not working is cold now in mn ur video is gonna help alot

[@buttercreamcake]

I have a 2000 New Beetle that needs this. I think I can do this myself, bought the cables already. Hopefully I don't have issues with the caliper. Thanks new sub 👍

[@RaniTanny]

Thank you so, so very much! My parking break just broke- one service station said OH NO! so you cannot drive it🙉😳- obviously, not going there. Other place tried to sell me break pads🤣🤣🤣. Am a practical and handy chick...figured it's gest to get some knowledge b4 talking to another Service-dude😈. Never thought about parking break cable might need adjusting...next time around am better informed🎊🎊

[@johnh9243]

excellent video, well explained in a timely manner tips included 👌👍

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Thanks very helpful "the treasure have value when we see it"

[@CaptFrank2001]

Great job. Very helpful.

[@justdumpit9789]

Thank you for the video.

[@bencrosbie]

Thank you that was very helpful. I'll be replacing a stuck handbrake cable in the caddy 2k

[@jeffa7930]

also for a french guy easy to understand , thx a lot

[@joshuamcdonald6377]

well done mate, I like how you get to the point and show everything, Keep it up.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@user-es9nb4vh7c]

Thanks you sir, god bless you

[@mrbygrace8987]

Thanks alot, you have helped helped me much!

[@pmcKANE]

Subbed for saving me money.

[@smoothmisticmike7040]

Great vid, very well explained...

[@joniferdoladol4277]

You did awesome man,this helpfull to me,now i can do it to mine,thank you so much.

[@novacast9428]

Awesome video!! 👏🏼

[@daveyp4513]

Awesome vid man👍

[@JamesSmith-ht4kp]

Very helpful thanks so much

[@dreadlysmellybum]

I always spray a load of Silicon grease up the running no tube into the vehicle also. Also pays to spray some silicon spray into the brake cable also.

[@ONEfraMedia]

Great video!!!! Thank you!!!

[@ranjithsinghthangarasu9784]

Super explanation

[@iampetai1858]

really2 helpful..thanks for the video👍

[@jesusfimbres2636]

Awesome video!! Very simple but professional. Good quality video that was clear, and easy to follow along. Very informative! Perfect timing that I came across this video. My E-brake is going all the way up and barely doing its job. Wasn’t sure what to do about it now I am... I’m going to replace it myself!! Thanks again brother for an awesome video. BTW... I smashed the like button and subscribed 👍🏼

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@Tirkamon]

great job!👍

[@paulmagner5511]

Thanks so much I appreciate your help

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Great video 👍

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Thank you. Your explanation was very simple 👍

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Great video thanks🤘

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Nic informative and very easy teaching

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Wow! Was just wondering a little about how the breake wire system is working on my car and clicked on ur vid. Very impressive vid and very well explained and illustrated ! :D Thank you ! :D

[@HumbleMechanic]

awesome! thank you

[@ramonalen3121]

Good video thanks 👍👍

[@pubredfox]

Forgot to mention great video, I'm still struggling with a '91 Corvette with the integral calliper park brake. No adjustment anywhere and the "automatic" 3 pulls dosen't work.

[@seanmaguire7038]

Nice job Charles excellent explanation and it might just save me a few dollars/or quids as we like to say in England 👍

[@gerardchapman8384]

Thank you buddy

[@wayne2588]

You make it so easy that I will be able to do it myself thankyou good teacher👍

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks! Like a lot of car repairs, most are not hard, you just need to see it done.

[@Vante_arts_crafts]

Very nice this video

[@alancoker1459]

pretty good instructions. very well done

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Thx! now its time for some mad skidz!

[@londonoalex]

One thing the video doesn't show is how you run the line. Did you take off the heat shield or just fish it behind all the other layers. Ty for such a good video btw.

[@krishnawaghmare939]

Great man

[@gergemall]

Thank you

[@Mk-fn3ws]

Love it .

[@HSAngelico]

Thanks man werry good video