How to Replace and Adjust Parking Brake Cables

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
  • 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
    @HumbleMechanic  6 років тому +67

    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.

    • @taylornelson1311
      @taylornelson1311 6 років тому +1

      HumbleMechanic
      Use a small socket and extention for the devil clips lol works like a dream. Ps i got my volt gauge and 42 draft and design gauge holder installed looks so nice! Thanks again

    • @oatmeal9164
      @oatmeal9164 6 років тому

      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
      @jeffrochambeau5902 2 роки тому

      _

    • @RandomClips27.
      @RandomClips27. Рік тому

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

    • @kriolenpillay5784
      @kriolenpillay5784 10 місяців тому

      What's the meaning of drag

  • @alansmart3808
    @alansmart3808 2 роки тому +54

    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
    @markomillian3299 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @loufigs87
    @loufigs87 5 років тому +77

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

  • @bohakasha
    @bohakasha Рік тому +1

    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
    @travismalo4176 6 років тому +83

    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
      @HumbleMechanic  6 років тому +6

      Thank you so much. 💙

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX 4 роки тому

      Well that antisocial nature is very much neutralized when you make sentences with "I absolutely love ..."!

  • @bunnygirl95
    @bunnygirl95 5 років тому +15

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

  • @colleeng405
    @colleeng405 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable 6 років тому +45

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

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @GrowthGuided
    @GrowthGuided 5 років тому +1

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

  • @labradormcgraw
    @labradormcgraw 4 роки тому +1

    This is a classy video. Absolutely no BS - just clear, concise tuition. Gotta love The Humble Mechanic.

  • @d.t.3495
    @d.t.3495 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @hectorrocha8626
    @hectorrocha8626 6 років тому +3

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

  • @nowerlater
    @nowerlater 6 років тому +4

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

    • @taraerskine3954
      @taraerskine3954 Рік тому

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

  • @karthick86c
    @karthick86c 2 роки тому

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

  • @simonManleeeee
    @simonManleeeee 4 роки тому

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

  • @greygoose28mg
    @greygoose28mg 5 років тому +3

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

  • @williamclark6641
    @williamclark6641 5 років тому +1

    Awesome walkthrough and information. Great job😁

  • @reneepolmanteer3824
    @reneepolmanteer3824 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @mrshawterry6
    @mrshawterry6 Рік тому

    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.

  • @pauljr8379
    @pauljr8379 6 років тому +4

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

  • @QRAC222
    @QRAC222 6 років тому +2

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

  • @karlnovak17
    @karlnovak17 6 років тому +2

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

  • @spoonman73
    @spoonman73 6 років тому

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

  • @jeffisaac4521
    @jeffisaac4521 4 роки тому

    Life is good when you have videos like this

  • @Dave-in-France
    @Dave-in-France 5 років тому

    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 !!!!

  • @catwilson1774
    @catwilson1774 3 роки тому +1

    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 .

  • @andrewmeshin8957
    @andrewmeshin8957 6 років тому

    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.

  • @keeganpock864
    @keeganpock864 6 років тому +5

    You beast i needed this video😱

  • @lanceuppercut5939
    @lanceuppercut5939 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @suretechassembly3270
    @suretechassembly3270 5 років тому

    Excellent video! Thank you for the clear explanation.

  • @jorgejuarez5521
    @jorgejuarez5521 6 років тому +2

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

  • @DOCTOR6423
    @DOCTOR6423 5 років тому +4

    Excellent video congrats
    Form Pakistan

  • @lucyp.3119
    @lucyp.3119 6 років тому

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

  • @Baristatraveler
    @Baristatraveler 6 років тому +2

    Thank you, very helpful!

  • @Oystersgetclamydia
    @Oystersgetclamydia 7 місяців тому

    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. 👍🏻

  • @cecilhosein4387
    @cecilhosein4387 Рік тому

    Very clear and concise. Thankyou for your lesson.

  • @cptcrch
    @cptcrch 6 років тому

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

  • @vwbug1971
    @vwbug1971 6 років тому

    Excellent help. Thanks for showing me what to do.

  • @Tony-ir9vu
    @Tony-ir9vu 5 років тому

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

  • @WhiteWolfArkis
    @WhiteWolfArkis Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @robertdavis6708
    @robertdavis6708 4 роки тому

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

  • @jokernepalm
    @jokernepalm 6 років тому

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

  • @jesusfimbres2636
    @jesusfimbres2636 5 років тому +4

    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 👍🏼

  • @johnh9243
    @johnh9243 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @tinakelley2495
    @tinakelley2495 4 роки тому

    Great video. Very helpful!

  • @krieger67333
    @krieger67333 4 роки тому

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

  • @davegrisoff6359
    @davegrisoff6359 2 місяці тому

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

  • @stevemontes9610
    @stevemontes9610 6 років тому

    Great video, well explained!

  • @maryragone166
    @maryragone166 4 роки тому

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

  • @BLACKPHOENIXRIZIN
    @BLACKPHOENIXRIZIN 3 місяці тому

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

  • @holidayhouse03
    @holidayhouse03 6 років тому

    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!

  • @vikisart
    @vikisart 4 місяці тому

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

  • @joshuamcdonald6377
    @joshuamcdonald6377 5 років тому

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

  • @RaniTanny
    @RaniTanny 2 роки тому +1

    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🎊🎊

  • @joniferdoladol4277
    @joniferdoladol4277 5 років тому +1

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

  • @karttu1
    @karttu1 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @stephenbrook9085
    @stephenbrook9085 2 роки тому

    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

  • @daveyp4513
    @daveyp4513 5 років тому

    Awesome vid man👍

  • @smoothmisticmike7040
    @smoothmisticmike7040 4 роки тому

    Great vid, very well explained...

  • @nicknicu1787
    @nicknicu1787 6 років тому +1

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

  • @CaptFrank2001
    @CaptFrank2001 3 роки тому

    Great job. Very helpful.

  • @alexanderbrevik6611
    @alexanderbrevik6611 4 роки тому

    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

  • @novacast9428
    @novacast9428 3 роки тому

    Awesome video!! 👏🏼

  • @eddiewilliams6708
    @eddiewilliams6708 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot. You just saved me money that was going into the mechanic's wallet lol. You just got yourself a new subscriber

  • @Jasiel.95
    @Jasiel.95 3 роки тому

    Fantastic. Need this to get done.

  • @mrbygrace8987
    @mrbygrace8987 2 роки тому

    Thanks alot, you have helped helped me much!

  • @justdumpit9789
    @justdumpit9789 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video.

  • @ONEfraMedia
    @ONEfraMedia 3 роки тому

    Great video!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @buttercreamcake
    @buttercreamcake 6 років тому

    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 👍

  • @Tirkamon
    @Tirkamon 6 років тому

    great job!👍

  • @hauntedhose
    @hauntedhose 5 років тому

    Great video thanks🤘

  • @risor2225
    @risor2225 Рік тому

    This video really helps

  • @iampetai1858
    @iampetai1858 4 роки тому +1

    really2 helpful..thanks for the video👍

  • @seanmaguire7038
    @seanmaguire7038 5 місяців тому

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

  • @pablogonstehin4407
    @pablogonstehin4407 5 років тому +2

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

  • @ramonalen3121
    @ramonalen3121 5 років тому

    Good video thanks 👍👍

  • @JamesSmith-ht4kp
    @JamesSmith-ht4kp 2 роки тому

    Very helpful thanks so much

  • @pmcKANE
    @pmcKANE 6 років тому

    Subbed for saving me money.

  • @mariogonzales5473
    @mariogonzales5473 2 роки тому

    Great video 👍

  • @paulmagner5511
    @paulmagner5511 14 днів тому

    Thanks so much I appreciate your help

  • @ParadoxdesignsOrg
    @ParadoxdesignsOrg 5 років тому

    Thx! now its time for some mad skidz!

  • @jeffa7930
    @jeffa7930 6 років тому

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

  • @user-es9nb4vh7c
    @user-es9nb4vh7c 6 років тому +1

    Thanks you sir, god bless you

  • @HSAngelico
    @HSAngelico 4 роки тому

    Thanks man werry good video

  • @bencrosbie
    @bencrosbie 3 роки тому

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

  • @krishnawaghmare939
    @krishnawaghmare939 6 років тому

    Great man

  • @wayne2588
    @wayne2588 6 років тому

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

    • @HumbleMechanic
      @HumbleMechanic  6 років тому

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

  • @filibertovargas8354
    @filibertovargas8354 6 років тому

    Realy nice video

  • @Mk-fn3ws
    @Mk-fn3ws 5 років тому

    Love it .

  • @wojtech270
    @wojtech270 Рік тому

    THANKKKK YOUUUUU MUCHHHH LOVEEEEE🤝🤝🤝🥰🥰

  • @JoseSanchez-vv2pi
    @JoseSanchez-vv2pi 5 років тому

    Nic informative and very easy teaching

  • @x-man4702
    @x-man4702 6 років тому +1

    Great video, thanks for posting! Are those cable the same on MK2's?

  • @ranjithsinghthangarasu9784
    @ranjithsinghthangarasu9784 3 роки тому

    Super explanation

  • @KnuckleHeadGarage27
    @KnuckleHeadGarage27 3 роки тому +1

    Okay have a question an need help .
    I Have a 98 vw jetta an the rear e-brake cable I replaced that was causing the driver side cailper to stick , the new cable at the part inside the car where u make the adjustment at the cable doesn't seem to be long enough to do how u show in the vid of how to do it . Like I havw to have the nut barley on the threads an the brake handle fully released to do the adjustment if I did what you showed I would not be able to even adjusted at all if that makes sense .
    Would u know what's going on or what I could be doing wrong your the only guy I know that does nothing much vw stuff

  • @Vante_arts_crafts
    @Vante_arts_crafts 4 роки тому

    Very nice this video

  • @alancoker1459
    @alancoker1459 6 років тому

    pretty good instructions. very well done

  • @dreadlysmellybum
    @dreadlysmellybum 6 років тому +7

    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.

  • @gerardchapman8384
    @gerardchapman8384 11 місяців тому

    Thank you buddy