Change Car Handbrake Cable Renault Espace

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Espace I 1984-1991 4
  • 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234)
  • 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760)
  • 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240)
  • 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770)
Espace II 1991-1997 7
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773)
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 2
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7))
  • 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7))
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 38
  • 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826)
  • 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-896)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-897)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-796 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-797 (W7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-812 (K8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 140 Diesel (G9T-645 (D6))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-642)
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-742 (J7))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-743 (K7))
  • 3.0 dCi 165 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 175 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 180 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-715 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-711 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-715 (A7))
Espace V 2015-2021 7
  • 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4))
  • 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–1h00
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 2h30–3h00
Renew both parking brake cables 2h30–3h00
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45–1h30
Renew the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 0h45–1h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 1h30–2h00
Renew the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) 1h30–2h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables (brake discs) (rear axle) 2h00
Renew both parking brake cables (disc brakes) (rear axle) 2h00
Check the parking brake cable 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable 0h30
Lubricate the parking brake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever 0h45–1h30
Renew the parking brake lever 0h45–1h30
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Make parking brake compensator functional 0h30
Renew the parking brake release lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake release lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 0h45–2h00
Renew the parking brake cable 0h45–2h00
Repair the handbrake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 1h30–2h30
Renew the parking brake shoes 1h30–2h30
Clean the parking brake shoes 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Check the parking brake 0h30
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable 1h00
Renew the front parking brake cable 1h00
Remove/refit the parking brake lever gaiter 0h30
Renew the parking brake lever gaiter 0h30
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 the parking brake cables 1h30
Renew the parking brake cables 1h30
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30

What is the function of Renault Espace 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 Espace 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 Espace 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 Espace 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
Espace I 1984-1991 1984-1991 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234), 2.0 Petrol (J6R-734), 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760), 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240), 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770) Diesel, Petrol
Espace II 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773) Diesel, Petrol
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 1997-2002 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7)), 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7)) Diesel
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 2002-2015 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8)), 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826), 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7)), 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7)), 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petr… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Espace V 2015-2021 2015-2021 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4)), 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)) Diesel, Petrol

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