Change Car Handbrake Cable Subaru Legacy

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30 ~50€
Temps estimé 0h30
Coût estimé ~50€
Difficulté Very easy
Motorisations
Legacy 1989-1993 1
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
Legacy 1994-1998 3
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
  • 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E)
  • 2.5i 16V Gas (EJ25D)
Legacy 1998-2003 1
  • 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251)
Legacy 2004-2010 1
  • 2.5i Gas (EJ253)
Legacy 2008-2015 2
  • 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253)
  • 3.6 Gas (EZ36D)
Legacy B4 2014-2019 2
  • 2.5 Gas (FB25B)
  • 3.6 Gas (EZ36D)
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–0h30
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the left parking brake cable 1h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the right parking brake cable 1h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 2h00
Renew both parking brake cables 2h00
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable* 0h30
Lubricate the parking brake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever 0h30–0h45
Renew the parking brake lever 0h30–0h45
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 1h00–1h30
Renew the parking brake shoes 1h00–1h30
Clean the parking brake shoes 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the parking brake cable 1h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30

What is the function of Subaru Legacy handbrake cables?

The handbrake cables transmit the force exerted on the lever (or pedal) to the rear brakes. The handbrake (parking brake) immobilises the vehicle when parked, even on steep slopes. It also serves as an emergency brake in the event of main braking circuit failure.

Does my Subaru Legacy have handbrake cables?

Some vehicles have a handbrake with a lever and cables (entry-level models and those over 5 years old). Other vehicles have an electric parking brake operated via a button. Vehicles with electric parking brakes do not have conventional handbrake cables.

When should you change the Subaru Legacy handbrake cables?

Replace if: the handbrake lever travel is excessive despite adjustment, the cable is frayed or corroded, the cable outer sheath is split, or the cable has seized (common in vehicles not driven regularly). Also replace if the vehicle rolls on a slope with the handbrake fully applied.

Is it difficult to change Subaru Legacy handbrake cables?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. Key steps: release the handbrake, raise and support the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism at the wheel end, disconnect from the handbrake lever, feed the new cable through the same route, reconnect at both ends, adjust tension so the lever locks at 4–7 clicks, test on a slope.

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6 générations couvertes

Génération Période Motorisations Carburant
Legacy 1989-1993 1989-1993 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E) Gas
Legacy 1994-1998 1994-1998 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E), 2.2i 16V Gas (EJ22E), 2.5i 16V Gas (EJ25D) Gas
Legacy 1998-2003 1998-2003 2.2 Gas (EJ22E), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ251), 2.5 16V Gas (EJ253) Gas
Legacy 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.5i Gas (EJ253), 2.5i Gas (EJ259) Gas
Legacy 2008-2015 2008-2015 2.5 SOHC Gas (EJ253), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas
Legacy B4 2014-2019 2014-2019 2.5 Gas (FB25B), 3.6 Gas (EZ36D) Gas

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