Change Car Handbrake Cable Smart Forfour
Change Car Handbrake Cable
Very easy
0h30
~50£
| Estimated time | 0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Check the parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Adjust the parking brake With armrest | 0h45 |
| Adjust the parking brake Without armrest | 0h30 |
| Check the brake pedal travel | 0h30 |
| Check the handbrake adjuster for ease of movement and even adjustment | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h30 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 3h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 3h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h30 |
| Renew both parking brake cables Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Renew both parking brake cables With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 1h00 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 1h00 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables (brake discs) (rear axle) | 1h30 |
| Renew both parking brake cables (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cable | 1h30–2h00 |
| Check the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the handbrake cable* | 0h30 |
| Lubricate the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever rubber handle | 0h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever rubber handle | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever Without armrest | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever With armrest | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever Without armrest | 1h00 |
| Renew the parking brake lever With armrest | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever gaiter | 0h30 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Additional work: adjust the parking brake (vehicles with centre armrest)* | 0h30 |
| Difficult parking brake cable removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cable With armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cable With armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h30 |
| Renew the parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear drum brakes | 2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cable Without armrest, Rear disc brakes | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables | 1h30 |
| Renew both parking brake cables | 1h30 |
| Adjust the parking brake | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables With armrest | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables Without armrest | 1h30 |
| Renew both parking brake cables With armrest | 2h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables Without armrest | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable With armrest | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable Without armrest | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear parking brake cable Without armrest | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear parking brake cable With armrest | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever gaiter Without armrest | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever gaiter With armrest | 0h45 |
| Renew the parking brake lever gaiter Without armrest | 0h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever gaiter With armrest | 0h45 |
| Mechanical parking brake | 0h30 |
What is the function of Smart Forfour handbrake cables?
The handbrake cables transmit the force exerted on the lever (or pedal) to the rear brakes. The handbrake (parking brake) immobilises the vehicle when parked, even on steep slopes. It also serves as an emergency brake in the event of main braking circuit failure.
Does my Smart Forfour have handbrake cables?
Some vehicles have a handbrake with a lever and cables (entry-level models and those over 5 years old). Other vehicles have an electric parking brake operated via a button. Vehicles with electric parking brakes do not have conventional handbrake cables.
When should you change the Smart Forfour handbrake cables?
Replace if: the handbrake lever travel is excessive despite adjustment, the cable is frayed or corroded, the cable outer sheath is split, or the cable has seized (common in vehicles not driven regularly). Also replace if the vehicle rolls on a slope with the handbrake fully applied.
Is it difficult to change Smart Forfour handbrake cables?
Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. Key steps: release the handbrake, raise and support the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism at the wheel end, disconnect from the handbrake lever, feed the new cable through the same route, reconnect at both ends, adjust tension so the lever locks at 4–7 clicks, test on a slope.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forfour 2004-2006 | 2004-2006 | 1.1 12V 75 Petrol (134.910), 1.3 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (135.930), 1.5 12V CDi Diesel (639.939), 1.5 16V Petrol (135.950), 1.5 Turbo BRABUS Petrol (122.950) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Forfour 2015-2025 | 2015-2025 | 0.9 Brabus Petrol (281.910 (H4B)), 0.9 Petrol (281.910 (H4B)), 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D)), 1.0 Petrol (281.920 (H4D)) | Petrol |
