Change Car Handbrake Cable Renault Clio

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Clio I 1990-1999 24
  • 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700)
  • 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7))
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708)
  • 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-754)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-756)
  • 1.4i Petrol (E7J-757)
  • 1.8 RSi Petrol (F3P-712)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (F7P-720)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (F7P-722)
  • 1.8i Petrol (F3P-710)
  • 1.8i Petrol (F3P-754)
  • 1.8i Petrol (F3P-755)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-676)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-696)
  • 1.9 D Diesel (F8Q-732)
Clio II 1998-2012 42
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7))
  • 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7))
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746)
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7))
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722)
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7))
  • 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764)
  • 1.4 16V 100 Petrol (K4J-711 (B7))
  • 1.4 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-710 (C7))
  • 1.4 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-712 (A7))
  • 1.4 16V 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-713 (B7))
  • 1.4 8V 75 Petrol (E7J-780 (77))
  • 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (E7J-634 (C6))
  • 1.4 8V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7J-700 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-712 (E7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-700)
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-704 (A7))
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-716)
  • 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-740 (17))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-714 (V7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-702 (B7))
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-706)
  • 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K-710)
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718)
  • 1.6 16V 110 Petrol (K4M-734)
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-744 (A7))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-745 (B7))
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-746)
  • 1.6 16V 110, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-748 (G7))
  • 1.6 8V 90 Petrol (K7M-744 (F7))
  • 1.6 8V 90 Petrol (K7M-745 (G7))
  • 1.6 8V 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-746)
  • 1.9 D 65 Diesel (F8Q-630 (K6))
  • 1.9 D 65 Diesel (F8Q-632 (P6))
  • 1.9 D 65 Diesel (F8Q-662)
  • 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-782 (R7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Sport Petrol (F4R-732 (D7))
  • 2.0 16V 180 Sport Petrol (F4R-738 (57))
  • 2.0 16V Sport 170 Petrol (F4R-730 (D7))
  • 2.0 16V Sport 170 Petrol (F4R-736 (D7))
  • 3.0 V6 225 Petrol (L7X-760 (J7))
  • 3.0 V6 255 Petrol (L7X-762 (L7))
Clio III 2005-2013 23
  • 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7))
  • 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-764 (N7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-772 (Z7))
  • 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-774 (97))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-766 (T7))
  • 1.5 dCi 70 Diesel (K9K-768 (M7))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 FAP Diesel (K9K-770 (67))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-766 (T7))
  • 1.5 dCi 85 FAP Diesel (K9K-772 (Z7))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 FAP Diesel (K9K-770 (67))
  • 1.6 16V GT, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-862 (N8))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-804 (A8))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-800 (D8))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-801 (C8))
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (M4R-701 (B7))
  • 2.0 16V Sport Petrol (F4R-830 (A8))
  • 2.0 16V Sport Petrol (F4R-832 (P8))
  • 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M4R-700 (A7))
Clio IV 2012-2019 26
  • 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4))
  • 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4))
  • 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4))
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7))
  • 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-744 (P7))
  • 1.2 TCe 120 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4))
  • 1.2 TCe 120 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4))
  • 1.2 TCe 120, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-403 (D4))
  • 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (K9K-646 (F6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-638 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-608 (B6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-609 (D6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-612 (C6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-628 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-638 (E6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 Diesel (K9K-639 (R6))
  • 1.5 dCi 90 EDC Diesel (K9K-629 (E6))
  • RS 200 Petrol (M5M-400 (A4))
  • RS 200 Petrol (M5M-401 (A4))
  • RS 220 Trophy Petrol (M5M-401 (A4))
Clio V 2019-2025 13
  • 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4))
  • 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4))
  • 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4))
  • 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4))
  • 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4))
  • 1.3 TCe 130 FAP EDC Petrol (H5H-470 (B4))
  • 1.3i 140 16V Turbo FAP Petrol (H5H-490 (E4))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 115 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.5 Blue dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-872 (U8))
  • 1.6 E-tech 140 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (H4M-632 (C6))
Check the parking brake 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–0h30
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Carry out the parking brake basic adjustment procedure 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 1h30–2h00
Renew the left parking brake cable 1h30–2h00
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 1h30–2h00
Renew the right parking brake cable 1h30–2h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 1h30–4h00
Renew both parking brake cables 1h30–4h00
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 1h30
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 0h45–2h00
Renew the parking brake lever 0h45–2h00
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake 0h30
Additional work: adjust the parking brake 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cables 1h30–4h00
Renew the parking brake cables 1h30–4h00
Repair the handbrake cable 0h30
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake Rear drum brakes 1h00–1h30
Adjust the parking brake Rear disc brakes 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45
Renew the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45
Renew the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45
Remove/refit both parking brake cables (brake discs) (rear axle) 0h45
Renew both parking brake cables (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45
Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the rear left parking brake cable 1h30
Remove/refit the rear right parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the rear right parking brake cable 1h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables Rear drum brakes 2h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables Rear disc brakes 0h45
Renew both parking brake cables Rear disc brakes 0h45
Renew both parking brake cables Rear drum brakes 2h00
Remove/refit the parking brake cable Rear disc brakes 0h45–1h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable Rear drum brakes 2h00
Renew the parking brake cable Rear disc brakes 0h45–1h30
Renew the parking brake cable Rear drum brakes 2h00
Adjust the parking brake* 0h30–0h45
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30

What is the function of Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Clio I 1990-1999 1990-1999 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700), 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7)), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719),… Diesel, Petrol
Clio II 1998-2012 1998-2012 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764), 1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio III 2005-2013 2005-2013 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7)), 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7)), 1.5 dCi 105 D… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio IV 2012-2019 2012-2019 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Clio V 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 9… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol

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