Handbrake Cable Replacement

phatevanz · Post by **phatevanz** » Tue Jan 23, 2018 10:44 pm

Dear All,
I'm new to this forum and have searched everywhere for a guide to replace the broken handbrake cable on my E86 as a result of a damaged Trailing Arm during an accident.
I have tried to go through the underside of the car but it appears I will have to remove the Exhaust, Heat Shield and Propshaft to get to this 'black box' where I believe the cables meet the linkage(s) from the Handbrake Lever.
Is it possible to access this 'black box' from the inside of the car like most cars?
Can someone please guide me through the stages necessary replace the Handbrake Cable?
Thanks in advance.

MJJamieson · Post by **MJJamieson** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:38 am

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Your correct, access is from below, remove exhaust, heat shields and prop. Remove cover from handbrake and be careful when dropping down cause the switch cable isn’t very long and can snap easy if yanked. Guess how I know !!

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:04 pm

Right ballache!

phatevanz · Post by **phatevanz** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:36 pm

Wow!
Thanks so much MJJamieson. I spent so much time trying to go through the centre console - obviously with no joy.
Will give it a try.
Thanks again

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:27 am

Replaced mine last year. Big job and very annoying.

As said, you have to drop the exhaust and a few other bits under the car.

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