Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: Scotland
Posts: 107
right hand epb cable replacement - what do I need?
So I know I need to replace this because it's damaged, and the retaining clip attached to the suspension arm has also snapped so that needs replacing too.
My question is, what else do I need to do this job, and what do I need to know?
Are there clips or bolts that should be done at the same time? Do I need an IID tool to reset the epb afterwards, or is there a special foot brake dance I need to do etc etc?
Many thanks, want to order the bits asap so I can get it sorted at the weekend. Currently driving with epb totally disconnected
27th Dec 2017 1:19 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10355
is it just the silver hook that is broken ?
or is the cable seriously damaged ?
27th Dec 2017 3:06 pm
development_cycle
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Location: Scotland
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Both
27th Dec 2017 5:27 pm
Randylover
Member Since: 31 Jan 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 1172
Mines been like that and zip tied to the arm now for about 3 1/2 years
I keep forgetting to order a new clip , cable only rubbed on outer and has given no probs
Andy
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27th Dec 2017 5:46 pm
development_cycle
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: Scotland
Posts: 107
I have zip tied it too but there are rust coloured marks where the deep grooves are, assuming it’s gone through but I guess it could just be the inner steel part of the outer cable rather than the inner cable rusting?
I'd fill the deep marks with Tiger Seal to keep the water out cable tie it down and see how it goes if it were mine Pete
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28th Dec 2017 9:58 am
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
The clips are cheap so replace whilst fiddling under there.
28th Dec 2017 10:11 am
development_cycle
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: Scotland
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I thought they were quite expensive actually if I'm honest, like £15 or something.
28th Dec 2017 10:29 am
Discogaz
Member Since: 17 Mar 2014
Location: Bracknell
Posts: 1399
I thought they were quite expensive actually if I'm honest, like £15 or something.
for a bit of bent coat hanger........... Pete
1965 S2a with Galv Marslands Chassis - Sold (BIG mistake)
1993 200TDi GS Green 5 Seat Manual - Broken
1993 200TDi GS Grey 7 Seat manual - Sold To Defender Owner to Use Engine
1999 TD5 GS Blenheim Silver 5 Seat Manual - Broken
1999 TD5 GS Oxford Blue 7 Seat Auto - Sold
1999 TD5 ES Epsom Green 6 Seat Auto - Sold
2007 D3 2.7 TDV6 XS Java Black 7 Seat Auto
1999 Swift Classic Coronette
2019 BMW X1 AWD Auto - SWMBO's Car
IID Tool BT
28th Dec 2017 6:44 pm
jamesj74
Member Since: 28 Jun 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 89
Same problem - advice needed...
A local garage recently (two weeks ago) changed a rear wheel bearing for me and fitted a new parking brake backing plate while they were there as the old one was corroded. Today I heard rubbing at low speed from that corner (not sure when it started - usually have music on). I got under car for a look to find that the EPB control cable was out of its hanger/guide and rubbing on the wheel rim. Big chunks taken out of the plastic sleeve down to the metal inner. The hanger/guide is missing a section so no longer holds the cable in place and someone has tried to bodge it with a plastic cable tie.
Should I hold the garage accountable? I'd rather they had told me the hanger/guide needed replacing at £10 as opposed to now potentially be needing a new control cable at £100 (plus however long they take to fit and calibrate it etc).
Interested in your opinions.
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6th Feb 2018 2:15 pm
development_cycle
Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: Scotland
Posts: 107
In my opinion if you are 100% certain that the cable and clip were fully intact and working when you gave them the car then they are most definitely liable. On the other hand if they found it like that and zipped it out of the way, or if it was already like that and you didn’t know then it’s clearly not their liability at all.
6th Feb 2018 2:54 pm
Carl R
Member Since: 05 Sep 2014
Location: Chelmsford
Posts: 49
Are these all off side brackets, if so is there some design fault in the suspension as mine was also damaged when I got the car (looked like it had been cut through) but a curved cut.
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