Videos Replacing the cables of the handbrake on the 35i

[Dr944S2]

Hi,

the video gives you a step by step tutorial how to replace and how to adjust the handbrake cables on your Volkswagen Passat 35i:

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Enjoy it,

Jürgen

 

[f4d9e8fec6]

It really depends on WHY it isn't working. Most of the time, the shoes are just worn out. There's two adjuster nuts under the hand brake itself (10mm iirc) that you can quickly tighten down to get them to work well enough.

 

[f4d9e8fec6]

It really depends on WHY it isn't working. Most of the time, the shoes are just worn out. There's two adjuster nuts under the hand brake itself (10mm iirc) that you can quickly tighten down to get them to work well enough