Replace Parking Brake Cables in MkIV Jetta/Golf/New Beetle 

Thank you for posting this detailed video! I recently used your helpful advice to replace the e-brake cables on a 2000 VW Beetle. One of the cables got stretched over the years, which unbalanced the strap, causing it to pop off. I replaced both brake cables to ensure they were the exact same length and provided even tension. The old cables were very corroded and difficult to remove from the guide pipes. Giving them a twist with a pair of pliers did the trick, but a piece of the plastic sheathing got stuck in the guide pipe. I was able to remove the stubborn sheathing using a drill bit the same diameter as the pipe. Also, the replacement cables did not have the same barrel stay as the originals. This the metal barrel that inserts into brake caliper near the hub was a little different, and the spring clip did not seem to fit? I found out, after some trial & error, that you need to insert the clip so that it grabs both sides of the barrel. This allows the caliper to squeeze when the e-brake lever is pulled tight. After three hour of grappling with old brittle plastic in the interior, and messy corroded fasteners underneath the car, my job was finished. Total cost $24, plus some bandages to heal my scraped knuckles. Thank you for posting this great tutorial! 😀🛠

Thank you Corey et al for this excellent tutorial. I had my e-brake cables replaced 20K ago, so when I lifted up the handle and felt no resistance I couldn't believe they were broken. Turns out the cables stretched to the extend they came loose at that u-shaped linkage. All I had to do was reinsert them and tighten the nut. I should have realized that cables do lengthen w/ usage and preventive maintenance should include taking up a few turns on the 11mm nut at about the 15k mark.

So simple and great instructions with no foul language..i will be fixing this myself no problem..thanks lotss

Thanks for the video it helped me and my son on a 2012 JSW TDI.

Thanks for the great video,clear and good lighting so we can see how to do this

Pretty easy. Thanks for the video ! Well explained ! Btw, it's very similar on the mk6 jetta.

Great video. You made my fix very easy. Keep up the good work.

Thanks. It took me 10 minutes to change the cable. Ever so easy 👍👍

Great video, very clear and straight-forward. Thank you.

Simple easy great video. Should get it done today in no time thanks

Awesome! Just purchased the cables from your website. Thanks for the video.

Great little instructional video, thanks guys! I'll be doing this replacement tomorrow!

Hi Corey, Great video did want to know where there any signs that the ebrake cable needed replacing? Like any warning lights on the dash? Your videos are really helpful please keep them coming.

Great video. Well done Thanks!

Don't wait too long to adjust when it gets loose. I had the ends fall out of that double-cup thing today. Looks like an easy fix from this video but I think I may replace them anyway. The horrible thing is it's cold now and all that old plastic gets really brittle.

Hi🙋🏽‍♀️! How do you know that your handbrake needs to be changed? The ABS light came on outta nowhere. The breaks feel great...when I got her back in 2012, she had approximately 180K miles on her & it took 6 years to finally reach 200K. I don't drive her that often. I suspect that another original part is possibly failing. If this is the problem, I'll take Blueberry🚙 aka The Beetle to the shop (not VW) & have them install the cable for me. The only other light that's on is the airbag. It's a great day when that's the only light that's on.🥳 Also, great video!😊 01 VW Beetle 2.0 GLS with 200,000 miles & counting!🥳🥳🥳

Oz A really helpful and well made video !

Very nice video! Is it essentially the same procedure for a Peugeot 307 2001?

great video. very enjoyable

Good stuff homie!

Thanks! Great video.

Mine has the power block. Any video of how to get that part off?

Can you make a video showing how to get the tension on the e-brake at the right equilibrium?

I've got the cables in but they're not even as they are in this video. The driver side is about 1" more sticking through than the one on the passenger side. While the lever doesn't seem to be pulled on that side, even with the cable off it seems to drag a bit. Really at a loss with this as I've went through this entire break system and replaced everything from master cylinder back over the last year. Original issue was locked up back brakes and none of that has fixed it. Just putting these cables in because I'd already bought them

Thanks, this helped a lot!

Awesome! Thanks for the video, good job!

Great video. Thanks

I'm was looking for a video to replace the shifter cables for a mk4

I know this is an old video, but does anyone know how to change the guide tubes?Mine are corroded and broken. Thanks for any suggestions.

i have a 99 beetle. i bought a new cable but it is about an inch and a half too long and not usuable at all. i compared it to the other cable and its matched up in the way its installed. i looked online and the length matches as well. what can i be doing wrong?

What can I do if my e brake won't lift up to take the center console out?

thanks for your wideo.i will replace brake cable

Question: When I did my E Brake Cable change, the rear side cable would not come out, and once it came out, it broke the metal tube it goes in off as well.... What should I do?

Hi Guys. i have a vw golf gt tdi 2008. I've been advised that one cable has broke to the rear caliper passenger side. my question is, do i have to get 2 brake cables or just the rear passenger side one?

is there any need to lightly oil the new cables ?

Great video thank you

Thank you.

is it the exact same way for a 2000 jetta???

My E brake is pretty loose where I can actually move the car in 1st gear and the brake pulled up all the way. Would you recommend to change the cable or adjust them?

cheers great video

thank you

Thanks

How did you know the cable was bad?

Muito bom,valew

All 10mm sockets are missing...

Staples... That was easy!

I hooked my Ball Seat! Now I can't have anymore kids, who can I sue?

power tool!

You don't need to remove the center console

Seems like everyone else loses the 10mm as well. Lol I’m not alone 😂😂

It can't be that simple

Awesome video! Thanks!!!

Great video. Thanx

so the parking cable only goes to one of the rear calipers ? or both ?

All 10mm sockets are missing...