How to Replace and Adjust VW T5 Handbrake cables

Tutorial on how to remove VW T5 T6 Transporter Multivan Caravelle Left and Right Handbrake cables, replace and Adjust. Step by step method without special tools or jacking up the vehicle.

[@scopex2749]

A little tip when fitting new cables my old dad taught me. He was a REME engineer and knew everything about vehicles. Hang the new cables up and make a small 'funnel' out of blu tac or plasticene at the higher end of the cable. Fill this with a light oil, I use a PTFE spray. Put a plastic dish or something under the lower end of the cable. When oil drips out of the cables they are done! This makes them last a lot longer AND adjust easier. Otherwise as they age they rust inside the plastic covers and seize. Great video thanks.

[@YoucandoitwithJules]

Great feedback and thanks for the contribution. You can do it ?

[@InTheVise]

Well done! I will have do mine as well on my T5 before wintertime and frost!

[@YoucandoitwithJules]

You can do it :)

[@jamesharris9029]

Very well demonstrated, I think I'd have to jack mine up, it's been lowered. Thanks

[@YoucandoitwithJules]

Yes unless you are super thin, if it’s been lowered you won’t get under it. You can do it 👍

[@danwiddison]

My mechanic just fitted mine and said he had to lower part of the fuel tank!

[@YoucandoitwithJules]

Doesn’t sound right. What exact VW do you have ? As you can see from the video it’s not necessary for the rear parts that are ones that normally go. You can do it 👍