Handbrake cable and attachment parts for the Bus

Handbrake Cable / Components

The reliable cable for your VW Bus T2 – Handbrake cable and components for secure parking on every classic car adventure

An intact braking system and perfectly fitting components are the alpha and omega for the safety and value retention of your classic car – and should be in focus both during meticulous restoration and routine checks. When your beloved vehicle needs to stand securely on a slope, there is no way around an intact handbrake cable. Depending on the year of manufacture and version, different cables and accessories are used. In addition to regular checks of cable pulls, guide sleeves and mounting hardware, a complete replacement is also due after a few years so that you can park your historical Bulli securely at all times. We reveal why the topic of handbrake cables and components concerns every classic car owner, what steps must be observed during installation and which parts are needed for the various model years. We also specifically address cable pulls and important fastening materials.

Why is the handbrake cable an important element for vehicle safety?

Maintenance and smooth operation form the basis for a reliable parking brake – only when the handbrake cable transmits the full pulling force without loss will your classic park absolutely securely on a hill. It is not enough to simply clean the cable externally from dirt. While superficial grime disappears, internal wear, incipient rust formation inside the sheath or an elongated core often go unnoticed. For the latter, only consistent replacement with a new part helps. These components are renewed using special tools, assembly grease & co.

When should I check the handbrake cable and components?

Before every classic car season and after long periods of standing! During the spring check in the workshop cellar, the traces of winter are eliminated: sluggish cables, rusted eyelets, and decreasing holding power. Thus, dirt ends up in the cleaning cloth instead of endangering the operational safety of your parking brake.

How does the replacement of handbrake cable and components work?

These four belong to the basic equipment:

• the new handbrake cable and matching components of your choice
• a lint-free cloth and some multi-purpose grease
• the appropriate tool set (open-end wrenches and pliers)
• wheel chocks to secure the vehicle

For work on the braking system, a firm, dry surface and a well-secured vehicle are recommended. Release the handbrake completely before unhooking the old cables from the brake anchors and the compensation lever. When installing the new handbrake cable, make sure that the sheath remains undamaged and no sharp kinks occur. Lightly coat the moving ends with grease to protect them from moisture. After installation, correct adjustment of the cable play is crucial – the brake must not drag under any circumstances, but must grip firmly after just a few notch steps. Please note that work on safety-relevant assemblies must be carried out with absolute care and technical expertise.

Which handbrake cable fits me?

Strictly speaking, asking a counter-question is impolite. But to hit the bullseye with the matching handbrake cable or ideal components for your VW Bus T2, we would like to know from you: Which model year would you assign your classic to? Do you have an early model or already a late T2 model year with modified cable routing? Because for every era there is the exact matching version.

• Early T2 models: For these classics, the classic handbrake cable with specific lengths and attachment points is the right choice. It ensures original function in the sense of factory condition.
• Late T2 models: From the later model years onwards, modified cable routings and optimized components were used, which guarantee high durability even under harsher operating conditions.
• Components & accessories: Whether guide tubes, retaining clamps, balancing pieces or securing split pins – with us you will find all small parts for a professional and safe installation.