VW Beetle handbrake cable replacement - The Kreiger Project

Replacing the handbrake cable in a 1974 VW super Beetle, other years are the same process

[@FLATearthGARY]

Thank you! Best video for several things involving the hand brake cables! Well done mate! 🙏🏼

[@BoostedVW]

@@FLATearthGARY thanks, glad it helped.

[@nicholasmckay625]

I have a 78 super beetle and recently my e brake button broke and I did panic just like you said but this video actually helped me fix it so thank you for adding that piece of information you absolute legend

[@BoostedVW]

Thanks Nicholas, glad it helped out.

[@miguelcardona3400]

Very good video, with all it's simplicity, just fabulous; I have a 74 Karmann Ghia and I had just finished doing my brakes front disks and rear drums, I went inside the car, grabbed the parking brake lever, pressed the center button to release the lever and POW out came the pawl rod along with it's spring; just like you said, it freaked me out thinking MAJOR PROBLEM, after carefully studying the parking brake lever assembly I found one of the wires had 5 washers and a home made nut with epoxy holding it in place, the other wire had the rounded nut facing out, not towards the balance plate, I immediately ordered new wires also an emergency brake rebuild kit; VW's and brakes have a notorious background which can be changed by MAKING SURE, ABSOLUTELY SURE you're VW brakes are up to par, including the emergency brake system, the parts are not expensive; DRIVE SAFE!!

[@AverageBud]

You are a life saver. I also had to replace my shift bushing last month on my 73 Super Beetle and found your video for that as well. That video really saved me a trip to the shop and helped me get my project rolling smoothly. Thank you so much for uploading this I am gearing up to do this since I discovered my one handbrake cable is looking really frayed and tired.

[@pjdillon7982]

Keep em coming there isn't enough build videos on youtube

[@BoostedVW]

Pj Dillon thanks, going to try and video as much of this project as possible

[@pjdillon7982]

BoostedVW you've actually helped me alot on thsamba when I built my subi bug here in the states but you've got a very clear voice that's great for youtube thanks bud and keep up the good work

[@BoostedVW]

Pj Dillon glad they’re helping out, there weren’t many vids or guides around back when I did mine

[@sarahburke8955]

Oh boy, can't say I'm looking forward to doing this job. At least I have your excellent video for instruction!

[@BoostedVW]

Sarah Woodruff thanks Sarah, hope it helps

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[@Jerkunit26]

Awesome video definitely appreciate! I have a 1974 vw super beetle with the same issues in the wheels (rusted lug nuts) and no e brake... with your help I’ll be able to fix that problem

[@radbanion1556]

Thanks! I'm from the states and wondering what the two little arms are on either side of the brake. Can you enlighten me? We don't have them here that I've encountered.

[@BoostedVW]

Rad Banion hi, if you mean the lever either side of the park brake lever they are for the heaters. All 67 and newer beetles have them but many people remove the heaters over the years so the levers may often be missing.

[@greggmullen3253]

Azziz! Light!!

[@greggmullen3253]

Actually, there is a LOT of useful information ( thank you ) in this video.... Just frustratingly hard to see much of the time...

[@grahamdhelminie338]

No light on subject

[@larrywoodruff7530]

Wish you had better lighting.