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Average user rating for handbrake cable replacement bookingsGarage in Reading, 14 years of experience
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Garage in Enfield, 30 years of experience
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Mercedes-Benz Vito • Handbrake centre/main cable replacement
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Audi A6 allroad • Brake discs and pads replacement - front (both)
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Mobile mechanic in Accrington, 32 years of experience
Labour times and part prices vary depending on the particular vehicle, but to give you an idea here are some examples.
Car | Franchise Dealer estimate | Independent Garage estimate | ![]() |
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Car2001 SEAT Ibiza | Franchise Dealer Est.£79 - £87 | Independent Garage Est.£45 - £52 | ClickMechanic Est.£46 - £53 | Saving40% |
Car2002 Volvo V70 | Franchise Dealer Est.£101 - £117 | Independent Garage Est.£52 - £66 | ClickMechanic Est.£53 - £66 | Saving45% |
Car2005 Peugeot 407 | Franchise Dealer Est.£133 - £147 | Independent Garage Est.£82 - £90 | ClickMechanic Est.£83 - £91 | Saving37% |
Car2004 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Franchise Dealer Est.£120 - £132 | Independent Garage Est.£59 - £65 | ClickMechanic Est.£59 - £65 | Saving50% |
Car2012 Ford Fusion | Franchise Dealer Est.£78 - £101 | Independent Garage Est.£46 - £65 | ClickMechanic Est.£46 - £66 | Saving37% |
Read our short guide with information on costs, symptoms and more.
The hand brake cable links the handbrake mechanism with either the hand brake shoes inside the rear discs or the rear brake pads/shoes to prevent the wheels from moving.
When the lever mechanism is engaged, the cable will pull on a lever to clamp the brake shoes or rear brake pads to the braking surface and lock the wheels thus preventing them from rotating.
The component itself is quite a simple cable with ferrules at either end, generally encased in a protective sheath. As such, it's rare that the cable can be repaired, so it is simply replaced with a new one should an issue occur with it.
The handbrake is important in a variety of situations, such as hill starts, parking on any non flat area and is of course part of the MOT checks. So if the vehicle fails to remain stationary when the handbrake is applied then it is likely that a cable needs replacing.
It really depends on the vehicle and its use as much as anything. Cables will stretch after a time and steel will corrode so it's likely if you are keeping the vehicle for a long time that it will need one replaced at some point.
Whilst it depends on the vehicle's use and how much you use the handbrake, there are things that you can do. Firstly, do not “yank” the handbrake on and secondly do not try and take the lever out through the roof every time you use it! A correctly adjusted handbrake should only take 3-4 clicks of the ratchet to secure the vehicle.
The cost of a handbrake cable replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your handbrake cable replaced by ClickMechanic, by selecting your car at the top of this page
These estimates may include Handbrake cable (driver side), Handbrake cable (passenger side), Handbrake cable - secondary, Handbrake cable - secondary, Handbrake cable - primary/single and/or Handbrake cable - primary/single
42 manufacturers for Handbrake Cable Replacement
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