Change Car Handbrake Cable Renault Master

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Master II 1998-2003 10
  • 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-772 (W7))
  • 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-770 (M7))
  • 2.2 dCi 85 Diesel (G9T-720 (C7))
  • 2.2 dCi 90 Diesel (G9T-722 (F7))
  • 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-720)
  • 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-724)
  • 2.5 Turbo D 80 Diesel (S8U-770)
  • 2.5 Turbo D 80 Diesel (S8U-772)
  • 2.8 DTi 115 Diesel (S9W-700)
  • 2.8 DTi 115 Diesel (S9W-702)
Master II 2002-2011 9
  • 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-774 (W7))
  • 2.5 dCi 100 Diesel (G9U-650 (A6))
  • 2.5 dCi 100 Diesel (G9U-754 (A7))
  • 2.5 dCi 120 (B30) Diesel (G9U-650 (A6))
  • 2.5 dCi 120 Diesel (G9U-750 (A7))
  • 2.5 dCi 120 FAP Diesel (G9U-632 (B6))
  • 2.5 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (G9U-632 (B6))
  • 3.0 dCi 140 Diesel (ZD3-200 (A2))
  • 3.0 dCi 140 Diesel (ZD3-202 (A2))
Master III 2010-2024 44
  • 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-676)
  • 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6))
  • 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8))
  • 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-690 (E6))
  • 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-890 (F8))
  • 2.3 dCi 110 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-704 (C7))
  • 2.3 dCi 110 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-726 (G7))
  • 2.3 dCi 110 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-676)
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-680 (D6))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-692)
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-690 (E6))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-696 (H6))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-698 (H6))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-890 (F8))
  • 2.3 dCi 125 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-898 (H8))
  • 2.3 dCi 130 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-704 (C7))
  • 2.3 dCi 130 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-710 (E7))
  • 2.3 dCi 130 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-710)
  • 2.3 dCi 135 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-716 (F7))
  • 2.3 dCi 135 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-700 (B7))
  • 2.3 dCi 135 Diesel (M9T-726 (G7))
  • 2.3 dCi 145 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-706 (D7))
  • 2.3 dCi 145 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-708 (D7))
  • 2.3 dCi 145 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-710 (E7))
  • 2.3 dCi 145 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-710)
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-678 (C6))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-716 (F7))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-680 (D6))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-880 (D8))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-694 (G6))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-896)
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-698 (H6))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-898 (H8))
  • 2.3 dCi 150 Diesel (M9T-726 (G7))
  • 2.3 dCi 165 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-708 (D7))
  • 2.3 dCi 165 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-710 (E7))
  • 2.3 dCi 165 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-700 (B7))
  • 2.3 dCi 165 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-710)
  • 2.3 dCi 170 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-706 (D7))
  • 2.3 dCi 180 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-716 (F7))
  • 2.3 dCi 180 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-726 (G7))
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake Front drum brakes 0h30
Adjust the parking brake Front disc brakes 0h30
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 0h30–2h00
Renew the left parking brake cable 0h30–2h00
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 0h30–2h00
Renew the right parking brake cable 0h30–2h00
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 0h45–2h00
Renew both parking brake cables 0h45–2h00
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable Front drum brakes 3h30
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable Front disc brakes 0h45
Renew the front parking brake cable Front drum brakes 3h30
Renew the front parking brake cable Front disc brakes 0h45
Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable Front disc brakes 1h30
Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable Front drum brakes 1h30
Renew the rear left parking brake cable Front disc brakes 1h30
Renew the rear left parking brake cable Front drum brakes 1h30
Remove/refit the rear right parking brake cable Front drum brakes 1h30
Remove/refit the rear right parking brake cable Front disc brakes 1h30
Renew the rear right parking brake cable Front drum brakes 1h30
Renew the rear right parking brake cable Front disc brakes 1h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 0h30–3h30
Renew the parking brake cable 0h30–3h30
Check the parking brake cable 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable 0h30
Lubricate the parking brake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever Front disc brakes 1h00
Remove/refit the parking brake lever Front drum brakes 2h00
Renew the parking brake lever Front disc brakes 1h00
Renew the parking brake lever Front drum brakes 2h00
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable* 0h30
Check the parking brake 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable 0h30–1h00
Renew the front parking brake cable 0h30–1h00
Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable 0h30
Renew the rear left parking brake cable 0h30
Remove/refit the rear right parking brake cable 0h30
Renew the rear right parking brake cable 0h30
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cables 1h00
Renew the rear parking brake cables 1h00
Remove/refit the parking brake lever 0h30–0h45
Renew the parking brake lever 0h45
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal 0h30
Renew the parking brake pedal 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 1h30
Renew the parking brake shoes 1h30
Mechanical parking brake 0h30
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable 0h30
Renew the rear parking brake cable 0h30
Remove/refit the centre parking brake cable 1h00
Renew the centre parking brake cable 1h00
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cables 0h30
Renew the parking brake cables 0h30

What is the function of Renault Master 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 Master 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 Master 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 Master 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Master II 1998-2003 1998-2003 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-772 (W7)), 1.9 DTi 80 Diesel (F9Q-770 (M7)), 2.2 dCi 85 Diesel (G9T-720 (C7)), 2.2 dCi 90 Diesel (G9T-722 (F7)), 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-720), 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-724), 2.5 Turbo D 80 Diesel (S8U-770), 2.5 Turbo D 80 Diesel (S8U-772), 2.8 DTi 115 Diese… Diesel
Master II 2002-2011 2002-2011 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-774 (W7)), 2.5 dCi 100 Diesel (G9U-650 (A6)), 2.5 dCi 100 Diesel (G9U-754 (A7)), 2.5 dCi 115 Diesel (G9U-754 (A7)), 2.5 dCi 120 (B30) Diesel (G9U-650 (A6)), 2.5 dCi 120 Diesel (G9U-750 (A7)), 2.5 dCi 120 FAP Diesel (G9U-632 (B6)), 2.5 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (G… Diesel
Master III 2010-2024 2010-2024 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) Diesel (M9T-676), 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-670 (A6)), 2.3 dCi 100 (FWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-870 (B8)), 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) Diesel (M9T-692), 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-690 (E6)), 2.3 dCi 100 (RWD) DPF Diesel (M9T-890 (F8)), 2.3 dCi 110 (FWD) Diesel (M… Diesel

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