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Handbrake Cable Replacement on the Volkswagen Golf MK4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Parking brake

In today's video tutorial, we will see the main instructions for disassembling and replacing the handbrake cable on the fourth series Volkswagen Golf. First, lift the vehicle and disconnect the handbrake cable from the rear brakes by unscrewing the adjuster screws; then detach the cable from the retaining bushes of the sleeves. Next, get inside the vehicle and remove the centre tunnel; then disconnect the cables from the handbrake lever adjuster. Finally, remove the entire cable and replace it with the new one, following the video to the end!

Updated on 22 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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