Vauxhall Corsa C Handbrake Cable How To Fit

[@JirkaJána]

No big workshop equipment. Classic street service. Super inspiration. Good direction and camera.. Very useful. Thanks.

[@retrorestore]

Thank you very much!

[@mark4d148]

Martin.Brilliant video.Never done a handbrake cable, on any car, ever, before but after watching this I feel as though I could. My daughter has a 1.2 Sxi Corsa, her 1st car, and the handbrake is playing up.So I may be having to get my hands dirty sooner than I had hoped.Hope you're still doing these videos as they're very informative and really appreciated.Keep up the good work.Mark.

[@retrorestore]

HI Mark, glad you are enjoying the vids bud. Cheers Martin

[@brdski_2238]

You seem to be very pacient, slowly showing the repair step by step, very helpful.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud. Cheers Martin

[@mikewashington4156]

Superb video, have been putting this job off all week but now I'm primed and ready to go! Many thanks

[@bobbydazzling]

Still helping 5 years on pal. Nice one

[@jjpell]

Changed my handbrake cable today, this video was a great help thanks!

[@chriswarren2599]

Good work. Don’t forget these cables stretch over time too, the outer cable can also compress so you end up with cables that aren’t snapped but don’t apply enough ‘pull’ to the mechanism in the drums. This is the problem with my son’s Corsa and I will be changing the lot soon!!

[@theparson4944]

Hi Martin just recently discovered your videos and have to say I think you and your family are the next reality stars in waiting.

[@robhargraves3805]

Fantastic help. Covers every possible situation with the handbrake. Top man!

[@piecetoyou8285]

As always you get right in with the camera as all video should always be done, And you always show all that you had done never really skipping anything ,Not like many of the idiots out there, I just happened to be doing my hand brake this week and thank god you are showing how it needs to be done,This I can follow easily, Thanks for making this video` Respect to ya,I still say you are Ray winstone acting as a youtuber LOL

[@brummieable]

I was looking for a way to replace my corsa handbrake lever. Your video shows me what to do. I am extremely gratefull. Thank you.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for your comment Pete.

[@SoulLintu]

I just broke the handbrake on my wife's Corsa. This video gave me the confidence to at least go and check if it is indeed one of the cables, and I might even try and fix it myself! This video is amazing, thanks!

[@matthewwoodsworth9224]

Have you got one with doing a tow bar corsa c 2001

[@jamespenn3195]

Great video , I've got Tigra B but most of these parts are identical. You mentioned about ordering the wrong parts, I did the same , what a nightmare that was , so many variations between models. Last year I replaced the short cables at the drums , everything was seized , so had the shoes replaced as well. Freed up the main cables , noticed they were a bit frayed but couldn't bring myself to replace them at that time , LOL. Finally plucked up the courage to do it yesterday , didn't take that long actually , except for dodging the heavy rain ! You are completely right about keeping the adjusting nut at the end of the rod when attaching the last of the cable connectors. All back together now and working great , almost like a normal hand brake again :-) Count me in as a new subscriber to your channel.

[@retrorestore]

Hey James, Glad you got it sorted and thanks for the sub. Cheers Martin

[@Glenn7719]

The cable that runs across the rear beam on mine had snapped, and the main cable was also frayed, so changed them both. I managed to split the main cable above the heatshield, so didnt have to sod about inside the car removing it. Big thanks for this, all done, didnt take too long.

[@evancharles1182]

instaBlaster.

[@markbowles8847]

yet again another job made to look easy. good work Martin and I'll remember this for future reference. look forward to your next vlog. thanks Mark

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Mark. This one went pretty smooth for a change. Cheers Martin

[@itsscotty.d]

Thanks for making this video it helped me to change my handbrake cable and source a reliable cable that's from a good company.

[@retrorestore]

Glad it helped

[@alanedwards6285]

Fantastic video. Very helpful. I found that there are 3 lugs on the hub centre circular dust cover, and if you lightly tap them the cover comes off undamaged. Tnx again bud!

[@PineapplePop32]

My handbrake just snapped. Thanks for the video 👍

[@vincef836]

Changed all my handbrake cable today, this video was a great help thanks again martin, the worst part of the job was the handbrake lever end but once removed the whole assembly it was easy.

[@retrorestore]

Nice one, well done

[@DadDiaries]

Great how to vid. Gotta inspect all this tomorrow for my youngest lad. Great guide thanks

[@MattGregoryGuitar]

Mate - I'm delighted to have found your videos! My 2006 Corsa C 1.4 Twinport just failed it's MOT because I snapped my handbrake cable, and the Offside driveshaft was knackered. Going to do the jobs myself - thanks very much for the great tutorials!

[@retrorestore]

Good luck Matt

[@MattGregoryGuitar]

@@retrorestore Got it all done - plus some other bits and bobs - passed MOT with no advisories! Thanks for your help

[@BanjoRen]

Great job Martin. I did the same repair to a Tigra mk1, exactly the same cable! Although once back together, I put a big dollop of grease on the rear cable guides to let the cable slip through freely, less chance of fraying. Out with the t-cut to get the scratches out of the Mondeo bonnet though. Keep it up.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I should have put copperslip on mine but that was in the log cabin and i'm a lazy git so I just used WD40 haha. I'll do it today though. Cheers Martin

[@leslieduthie9406]

Really useful vid thanks a lot. Can now save my son a few quid getting his Corsa through the MOT as it failed on handbrake cable. By the way your videos are some of the best quality on you tube!!

[@retrorestore]

thanks John, Glad they helped. Cheers Martin

[@julianhull9110]

Great video - many thanks. I was able to replace both L and R centre cables which had frayed in their guides near the trailing arms. (the Left centre cable is much longer and runs to the brake lever cable coming from the interior). The other 3 cables were fine. 2 hours work and £20 for parts from ECP

[@lawrencemitchell173]

Many thanks Martin , sorted my MoT fail out after the tester snapped the central cable! Must have been ready to go I guess. Nice straightforward video. I found that undoing the 4 bolts holding the handbrake assembly down helped me to be able to be able to get to that awkward coupling between the handbrake short cable and the central cable going to the back ( I pulled the old cable out and then fed the new one up through the hole in the bulkhead.

[@retrorestore]

Well done

[@tonymccarthy9273]

Thanks Martin , good video , keep on making your videos , im one of many that enjoy your repair in videos 👍👍

[@paulnewsome7302]

Thanks for the video it was well explained, and it will make it easier when I change the cables

[@lebesesd]

Just like Mark Said, Please keep making video's, they are informative.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching bud

[@tigermoth3194]

Nice to see its a bit drier up there in Linc's, Martin - compared to a very wet North Wales. Almost fell asleep though listening to the relaxing background tune you had playing. Cheers.

[@retrorestore]

Wake up now as it's pi$$ing down today haha. Cheers Martin

[@dighsx]

That looked to go pretty smoothly. I was thinking about you today and wishing you where my neighbor. Changed out the muffler on my Jeep and it was really a two man job. All the best, Jay

[@retrorestore]

Yes it did go smoothly for a change Jay. We are neighbours, only a little pond between us lol.

[@meekeuk6]

Awesome Video Bud! Only needed to watch as far as removing the rear brake hubs but watched til end coz I know the handbrake is gonna need doing in the future. BTW looks like the wifes Tigra Twintop has the exact same handbrake setup.

[@lebesesd]

Very nicely done and well explained. This is going to save me tons of guess work. I will be starting to troubleshoot mine tomorrow.. Again, Great!!!!

[@retrorestore]

Thanks David. Good luck bud.

[@zedman442]

Handbrake cable jobs are so fiddly. That didn't look too bad a cable run actually. Some are a nightmare. Good job!

[@retrorestore]

Yes, it was a nice simple job this time but they can be a nightmare to get the drums off. Cheers Martin

[@qawsed12ify]

Hi. I just wanted to tell you, this video is fantastic Thank you.

[@petefroud5308]

Nice work Martin . Cables and drums can be a right pain. Cheers Pete.

[@retrorestore]

Yes they can Pete. Makes a change for something to go pretty easy for a change lol. Cheers Martin

[@petefroud5308]

Fair play the power of copper grease. You deserve a simple one after the ford clutch.

[@retrorestore]

Haha, yes Pete I do lol.

[@Thewittyabout]

You will bankrupt Haynes Manuals my friend 👍👍🤣. What an excellent tutorial video, again using the common tools that most of us have laying around in the shed or in a little tool box. Worked carried out in the typical enviroment of most DIY people. I think its time to start putting this crackin' videos on DVD's and start making some serious money pal. Greetings from Nottingham.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud. I think a lot of people use KZbin for finding out how to do things now but thanks and glad you enjoyed the video.

[@davidwade767]

Thanks Martin - great video - I'm off to try and fix mine now - wish me luck

[@retrorestore]

Good luck bud. Cheers Martin

[@BareGrillz]

Thanks m8 from Australia I have a Holden Barina 2005 XC with Z14XEP variant motor Hatchback and this is invaluable cheers boss..

[@kylesmith3072]

Great video! Great explanation for a novice like me!! Thank you!

[@ryanking6682]

Subbed, great video..seem so down to earth could sit and learn from you all day.

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud.

[@cabdriveruk]

Great video Martin, i thought you would have copper greased those cable runners at the back keep them free. But you got the job sorted that's what matters. Look forward to more great vids Martin. Cheers, Jeff.

[@retrorestore]

Yes, I should have Jeff but I only had the WD40 handy and i'm a lazy git haha Cheers Martin

[@davidselle1284]

Great video. Congratulations from France.

[@enigmalex3649]

Thanks, I recently changed rear brakes and bearings on my Tigra A and I saw that handbrake cable is bad. I didn't know how to get cable from the drums,I didn't see that little clip. Now I know how to change it :)

[@retrorestore]

Glad I could help

[@globeworld999]

Brilliant video pal, keep up the good work

[@hawkwind17]

I’m doing mines this weekend, very helpful video, and, other types of copper grease are available

[@serbanpaun]

Excellent video! I really enjoyed watching it and you explain everything very clearly!

[@clj.4874]

is it best to put the cable on the lever arm inside the drum first or is it best on the bracket outside the drum or wont it make no difference difficulty wise thanks

[@gandalf_THG]

when removing the rear hubs there is a hole in the back of the hub for you to release the pressure on the shoes. little rubber bung you pull out and use a screwdriver to move the handbrake adjuster - easy. no hammering of drum or levering required.

[@MeBallerman]

Awesome vid, even for a Dane like my your British is easy to understand. The only "bad things" (for me) are that: It's winter and snow now, even though I have a small garage it's not nice to do such work now. And I only have the original jack that came with the car, and no axle stands. And no torque wrench. And it's pretty dark in my - by now - winter cold garage. I DO have a head lamp, though. Nah, I'll leave it to my mechanic. I think my excuses are valid. I do change oil and such myself, though. But thanks for the vid, was almost mesmerizing to watch.

[@retrorestore]

Thank you for your comment

[@aldertboonstra4521]

excellent video couldn't be better, thanks for making it

[@Patrick-qc4zy]

Very very good video. I did my brakes today with the small cables. Now pulling my handbrake it goes all the way up and doesn't grabe with the brakes could the cable be stretched ?

[@dg1294]

Did you adjust the cable as Martin did at 26:23?

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Another great fix Martin , Thumbs up man !

[@retrorestore]

Cheers Shawn, this one went well for a change lol

[@tonybalm1513]

Better than any Haynes Manual. Many Thanks

[@pw5192]

Great vid mate, straightshooter no flanel , think ive gota do this job on my boys corsa d

[@retrorestore]

Have fun

[@dillonyancy2106]

Awesome video, it'll help me a lot next week!

[@frostpistol]

I have Opel corsa jubileum 1,2 (1999) and i need to adjust hand break, I was looking for the nut which should seat underneath hand break but my car carpet cover all around hand break, so i wonder if you know where that nut adjustment should be and how can i find it ! Thanks

[@retrorestore]

not sure on that model bud, sorry

[@retrorestore]

Thanks for watching bud.

[@Paxovts]

Awesome Video bud. Guess what I'm doing on Sunday. 😩

[@reviewthat]

Good luck Chris. Hope it goes well bud. Cheers Martin

[@daveb7712]

Just put new shoes on a corsa c and the nearside wheel is stiff to turn by hand. Drum went on ok but after test driving it feels like the brake is stuck on slightly on that side. What should i check? Thanks for the helpful videos.

[@retrorestore]

Check the little plastic blocks that the handbrake cable sits on at each rear wheel, they are prone to getting crudded up and stopping the handbrake cable releasing fully. Give them a good clean and lube.

[@sonnyday6210]

read my comment above

[@martin5471]

great video thanks for sharing , i just need to order the cable now and get mine done. thanks for sharing cheers

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@p.l.7227]

Thank you very much. This video is a big help for me. And I love the music too :-)

[@brendanfernandez2672]

Well done, this is an amazing video.

[@martingoodwin5117]

Brill vid.... just about to look at my friends Combo... this really helped. Thanks Mate. :)

[@retrorestore]

Glad it helped Mart. Cheers Martin

[@jackfecowycz-silver3451]

i’m about to attempt this job on my 1984 Mk2 VW polo, thanks for a how to

[@johanswartz8135]

Excellent video

[@solomonidispanos]

Very good video . we try to keep our wife happy and save money!!!😇

[@docgeorge89]

Great video. Thanks!!

[@heinrichduda5466]

Thanks, perfect video!

[@seidodobasic14]

Hi mate, great video! I think I've literally just snapped mine (not had a look to see what part is gone yet). The parts usually come in 4 1 x Left Hand Rear Hand Brake Cable 1 x Right Hand Rear Hand Brake Cable 1 x Left Hand Centre Intermediate Hand Brake Cable 1 x Right Hand Centre Intermediate Hand Brake Cable Just wondering what the 5th cable you mentioned is called? Just in case I need to replace that too. Thanks!

[@retrorestore]

I think it was a small one going to the actual handbrake lever.

[@train4905]

A superb video.

[@retrorestore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gordonminchin6299]

I am looking for a 2001 3 door fiesta with electrics on it and central locking I can't get one in Ireland would you happen to know where I will get one I don't mind paying up to 600 pounds for one or travelling and I also want to front leather seats from a ford ka

[@retrorestore]

Ebay is your best bet bud. That's where I'd look.

[@billyparr9689]

Handy video mate cheers

[@Anekiii]

I made the error of removing the adjuster nut. Nightmare trying to feed the cable through enough. to get it back on. I literally need an inch and it's not budging :(

[@jeroen3673]

For me, it might feel like the cable was broken, but it was actually stuck on the guides where the cable was frayed. This resulted in the cable not getting back to tension which made it hang loose, as if it was broken.

[@jsof2]

At least the cable went in the Summer! Laying under the car in the depths of winter would have been fun - not that were having much of a summer here in Lincs!

[@retrorestore]

Haha, yes it poured today. Glad I did it yesterday lol

[@aidencampbell4126]

great video mate

[@Yourikkk]

Super good vid, Good Job m8!

[@healthystyle]

Great Video!!!!

[@dwarfyh32]

Great video

[@retrorestore]

Thanks!

[@EdgyNumber1]

Crikey mate, they're a real sod for locking up the rear drums after being parked for a while. How much did that cable cost? 👍

[@retrorestore]

Can't remember bud.

[@hasanbaydar6811]

Thanks 🎉

[@fhcelis8072]

Very good

[@FwLwSichTrp]

Nice Video, thx a lot!

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Peter. Cheers Martin

[@smallweights]

good soft background music choice bud

[@retrorestore]

cheers bud, needed to chill out today lol.

[@mihai-danut6955]

Well done👍

[@diyautomotive1543]

Nice job!

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@adamcole4302]

Thanks good video.

[@theanorak73]

thank you

[@retrorestore]

You're welcome

[@Paul-fi9cq]

big help thanks

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Paul.

[@smilerdon]

One thing you didnt donwas adjust the shoes up when you put the drums back on

[@retrorestore]

They are self adjusters.

[@smilerdon]

@@retrorestore iv been a mechanic for 20 plus years and iv never relyed on self adjusting shoes ,iv always adjusted them manually,I find you get better breaking efficiency

[@retrorestore]

@@smilerdon Probably, but they have been designed to work bud and it passed the MOT as well.

[@smilerdon]

@@retrorestore fair enough, did you use the footbreak to adjust them ? As iv said iv never relyed on self adjustment,im always keen to learn different ways

[@retrorestore]

@@smilerdon Providing there's no wear and the mechanism is clean, they'll adjust fine. As I had removed the brake assembly myself, I knew they were all cleaned but I agree, sometimes the automatic adjusters can stick due to brake dust build up so in that case, I would clean them out first.

[@alanpirouet5889]

that poor silver bonnet with a rusty cable getting banged about on it. tut tut. great video's to watch. cheers.

[@retrorestore]

Don't worry bud, it's only Sharons lol.

[@69Phuket]

Sharon got her hands dirty! :O (I don't want a reply to this one) ;p

[@florinvalentin6454]

Nice!

[@jayc4721]

Cheers for that video. Now I'm a man on a mission. Lol

[@retrorestore]

Good luck with it Jaz. Cheers Martin

[@jayc4721]

I think a great asset to have is a impact gun to take wheels of and of-course other bolts.

[@bugatti1075]

My 2004 peugeot 206 is always having issues. Ain't older cheap to insure cars great as there is always something going wrong.

[@retrorestore]

They don't seem to last like they used to bud. Cheers Martin

[@gordonminchin6299]

thanks

[@gabydewilde]

It seems the front bit should be pulled up not down.

[@69Phuket]

Ahhh Haaa! Used to work for a cheapo car hire Co. that used these...The 'supervisor' was always showing us his high speed handbrake turn 'skills'! And they sacked me for scratching the bumper on an old vectra (and finding a swimming pool ticket in the car on a sick day) ;( ;P

[@retrorestore]

Haha, sounds like a classy firm lol. Never leave the evidence laying about lol.

[@brianstanton4075]

great m8

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@pistahorvath]

correct.175Nm!✌️