Handbrake cables — removal and installation (Opel Astra G)

1. On models with rear drum brakes, there are several sections of cable - the front section connecting the lever to the equalizer bar, 2 main sections connecting the bar to the rear brakes, and 2 short sections connecting the main cable to the pads. On models with rear disc brakes, there are no short sections. Each section of cable can be removed separately.

Front section

2. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Release the handbrake.

3. Remove the floor section cover, remove the lever boot and unscrew the cable adjustment solder.

4. Disconnect the cable from the guide. Disconnect the wire from the oxygen sensor, unscrew the nuts and disconnect the exhaust inlet pipe from the manifold. Remove the middle exhaust pipe from the hangers.

5. Loosen the nuts and remove the exhaust system heat shield.

6. Rotate the tip 90' and disconnect the front section of the cable from the equalizer bar.

7. Remove the cover from the lever bracket and remove the cable from the interior side.

Main section of the cable

8. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands. Release the handbrake.

9. Remove the floor section cover, remove the lever boot and unscrew the cable adjustment nut.

10. On models with rear drum brakes, disconnect the cables from the end short sections. On models with rear disc brakes, use a screwdriver to pry the brake shoe actuator lever and disconnect the cables from the lever, remove the cable casings from the brackets.



11. Disconnect the wire from the oxygen sensor, unscrew the nuts and disconnect the exhaust inlet pipe from the manifold. Remove the middle exhaust pipe from the hangers. Unscrew the nuts and remove the exhaust heat shield (see photo).



12. Rotate the end 90° and disconnect the front section of the cable from the equalizer bar (see photo).



13. Remove the cables from the mountings on the rear suspension and the underbody and remove the cables (see photo).

Rear sections

14. Raise the rear of the car and place it on stands. Release the handbrake

15. Remove the pads.

16. Remove the bracket from the brake shield and take out the rear sections of the cables (see photo). Disconnect the rear section from the main section (see photo).





17. Installation of cable sections is performed in reverse order.