Bfstrachan 10 Posted February 16, 2016 Quick question about removing both handbrake cables. They won't pull free of the sleeve/tubes. I have an early 1.8 16v. I have unbolted both ends from the handbrake and they do move a fair bit, but seem to get jammed in the sleeve. Is there something I am missing or should know about? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted February 18, 2016 Ended up having to drill out the part left from the old cables. The part that goes into the guide tubes must corrode over time and block the guides preventing the odd ones coming out (had to get the grinder to cut the tails in order to get old cables out) also blocks new ones from going in! So, drilled the blockage out and all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted February 19, 2016 Seems strange that billybas all the onesbi have removed has come out fine. But as you say something must have blocked the cables from coming out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bfstrachan 10 Posted February 19, 2016 It was the bit that inserts into the guide sleeve about 3/4" - looks like that 3/4" bit corroded and simply plugged the sleeve. It prevented the old cable from coming out and likewise stopped the new cable being inserted too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gti_Jamo 10 Posted February 19, 2016 Bit of heat should get them out. Had this problem loads of times on mk3 golf. When damage has occured I have even cut the last 3/4 inch off the sleeve and just adjusted the new handbrake accordingly to account for the missing section. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
