Change Car Handbrake Cable Volkswagen Crafter
Change Car Handbrake Cable
| Estimated time | 0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Check the parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Adjust the parking brake | 1h00 |
| Check the brake pedal travel | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable | 2h00 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable | 2h00 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables | 2h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the front parking brake cable | 0h45 |
| Renew the front parking brake cable | 0h45 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the parking brake cable | 0h30–1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cables | 0h45–2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cables | 0h45–2h00 |
| Check the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the handbrake cable* | 0h30 |
| Lubricate the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever | 0h45–2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake lever | 0h45–2h00 |
| Repair the parking brake lever | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever gaiter | 0h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever gaiter | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake pedal | 1h00 |
| Renew the parking brake pedal | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake shoes | 2h00–5h00 |
| Renew the parking brake shoes | 2h00–5h00 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Difficult parking brake cable removal* | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the front parking brake cable Front-wheel drive | 0h45 |
| Renew the front parking brake cable Front-wheel drive | 0h45 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable Front-wheel drive | 0h30 |
| Renew the parking brake cable Front-wheel drive | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cables Front-wheel drive | 0h45 |
| Renew the parking brake cables Front-wheel drive | 0h45 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever Front-wheel drive | 0h45 |
| Renew the parking brake lever Front-wheel drive | 0h45 |
| Remove/refit the front parking brake cable Rear-wheel drive | 1h00 |
| Renew the front parking brake cable Rear-wheel drive | 1h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable Rear-wheel drive | 2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cable Rear-wheel drive | 2h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cables Rear-wheel drive | 3h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cables Rear-wheel drive | 3h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever Rear-wheel drive | 1h00 |
| Renew the parking brake lever Rear-wheel drive | 1h00 |
What is the function of Volkswagen Crafter 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 Volkswagen Crafter 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 Volkswagen Crafter 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 Volkswagen Crafter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafter 2006-2016 | 2006-2016 | CR28 2.0 TDI Diesel (CKTB), CR28 2.0 TDI Diesel (CKTC), CR28 2.0 TDI Diesel (CKUB), CR28 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSNA), CR28 2.5 TDI Diesel (BJJ), CR28 2.5 TDI Diesel (BJK), CR28 2.5 TDI Diesel (BJL), CR28 2.5 TDI Diesel (BJM), CR28 2.5 TDI Diesel (CEBA), CR28 2.5 TDI Diesel (CEBB), CR2… | Diesel |
| Crafter 2017-2025 | 2017-2025 | CR30 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (DAVA), CR30 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (DMZB), CR30 2.0 TDI Diesel (DAUA), CR30 2.0 TDI Diesel (DAUB), CR30 2.0 TDI Diesel (DNAD), CR30 2.0 TDI Diesel (DNAE), CR35 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (DAVA), CR35 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo Diesel (DAWA), CR35 2.0 TDI Bi-Tur… | Diesel |
