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One of my rear handbrake cables has snapped and so needs replacing. Will probably replace both (have just got hold of 2 from GSF).

Van is 1990 1.6TD JX left hand drive vanagon. Rod looks ok from handbrake to past fuel tank,so just the cables need replacing.

I don't have a Haynes and can't find explanation on WIKI so could someone please advise me on how to do it, any things specifically to do/not to do, any pics if possible, or direct me to where I can find out more. Thanks

I'm in Brittany France.

Before you start loosen off the central adjuster (the bit both brake lines connect to in the middle of the bus) and note which way round is is fitted - they are handed.

Its a rear wheels and drums off so MAKE SURE YOUR WORKING SAFELY when under the van...2 ton + gravity means these things fall fast and heavy if it goes south! - your probably going to have fun getting the drums off if they are lipped I would (as I have always done on any vehicle) get a grinder with a sanding disk on and remove the lip.

I also always take the self adjusters apart apply some copper grease then rebuild them to as the bind up on all vehicles - they only ever move a very small amount over a long time hence them seizing up.


Starting at the back of the van and working forwards....once you have both cables replaced take a drum off then adjust the self adjuster so there is a smidgen or drag on the drum, do the other side then adjust the central adjuster back up and pull the hand brake on/off a few times then re-adjust the auto adjusters

Its an easy enough job todo just takes a little while and involves getting grubby and rummaging round under the bus

There is (or was) a good description of how to do this on Brickyard Techie pages.

Ian.

Great..thanks so far.

Can't see that link on Brickyard...anybody got it?