Handbrake cable — removal and installation (Peugeot 406)

Table of contents: Removal 🠇 Installation 🠇

The handbrake cable consists of 3 parts: the front part, which includes the adjustment mechanism, the right and left rear parts, which connect the rear brakes to the adjustment mechanism on the front cable.

Each part can be removed separately.

Removal

Front part of the handbrake

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Remove the heat shield and loosen the adjuster to allow the handbrake cable to become as loose as possible.

3. Remove the center console.

4. Release the handbrake completely and disconnect the handbrake cable from the lever. Release the cable sheath from the fastening brackets and ties.

5. From underneath the vehicle, disconnect the right rear handbrake cable from the front cable adjuster. Unscrew the adjuster and disconnect the left rear handbrake cable.

6. Release the front cable from the mounting brackets and ties and remove it from under the vehicle.

Rear of the handbrake cable (models with drum brakes)

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Remove the heat shield and loosen the adjuster to allow the handbrake cable to become as loose as possible.

3. Remove the appropriate rear brake drum.

4. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the brake shoe lever and remove the cable housing from the brake shield.

5. Release the entire length of the cable from the mounting brackets. Disconnect the right rear cable from the regulator mechanism and unscrew the left rear cable. Remove them from under the car.

Rear of the handbrake cable (models with disc brakes)

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1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Remove the heat shield and loosen the adjuster to allow the handbrake cable to become as loose as possible.

3. Remove the handbrake shoes. Disconnect the handbrake actuator from the end of the handbrake cable.