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Apr 18, 2009 | 02:14 PM

gilee_8

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Handbrake cable seized

Hello guys.
My driver side handbrake is been engaged for like 2 days now..
And I thought the caliper might be rusted.. I took the wheel off this afternoon and I found the handbrake cable it bad. (it is rusted and seized)
I am hoping if anyone can provide any information regarding how to remove it.

Do I have to remove and replace the cable from the caliper all the way to handbrake lever? Is there a mid-section where I can disconnect and replace?
Any one with pictures or step-by-step to help me in doing this? (I really hope I don't have to take off my exhaust and driveshaft)
Any information will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks all
Gil

Apr 19, 2009 | 06:39 AM

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need help!

Anyone?

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:14 AM

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For the short term, I'd take the wheel off, manually release the brake, and stop using the ebrake. Are you sure it's the cable and not the caliper?

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:51 PM

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The caliper is very smooth..

I can move the handbrake in the caliper by hand and it spring back as soon as I let go. Very smooth, and I can move the rotor whenever I let go.
Very certain the caliper is perfectly fine. But the cable itself, it does not move. Either I pull or release the handbrake handle, the cable does not move a bit. So it is for sure seized.

I am currently disconnected it. I really need help because where I live has alot of hills... and I often park on the hills...

Please help!
Thanks!

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For the short term, I'd take the wheel off, manually release the brake, and stop using the ebrake. Are you sure it's the cable and not the caliper?

Apr 20, 2009 | 02:55 AM

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I'd buy a couple of cables and replace both sides at once. Pretty sure that they both connect somewhere over the driveshaft under the car.

Apr 20, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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So there is no mid way section to disconnect?

Does anyone with the Manual can show me some pictures or steps on how to replace it?

Everytime I come across a problem with Audi, I am pissed about the $110 I paid for the Bentley Manual I paid for my Audi A6. And since my computer were screwed by virus, I lost all my keys due to reformat without de-activating.

Please, can someone help me.
Thanks!

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I'd buy a couple of cables and replace both sides at once. Pretty sure that they both connect somewhere over the driveshaft under the car.

Apr 22, 2009 | 10:22 AM

gilee_8

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So is this a rare problem that A6 owner have?
Because seems like I find close to zero information about the handbrake cable replacement/DIY/writeup or any pic or info about it.

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Apr 22, 2009 | 11:25 AM

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Anyone with Bentley?

Hate to be the first to hit the problem...
Anyone with Bentley, can you just take a look in there and see if there are any information regarding the handbrake cable?

My car is 2000 Audi A6 4.2L V8 Quattro.
Thanks guys.

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I don't recall seeing it posted here before. On earlier chassis yes, but not the C5.

Jan 10, 2010 | 08:56 PM

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I am having the same problem. I have replaced master cyclinder and both rear calipers. Just to find out that my e brake cable is the problem. Does any one has an idea how to change it and proably what it will cost to change it. plz