Replacing the handbrake cable on VAZ 2114 and 2115. Routine repairs

The parking brake cable is the device that interacts with the brakes of the rear wheels. The well-known handbrake is now little used when stopping at an intersection, but on a manual VAZ-2114, for example, it is very convenient to use it on a steep descent.

When making turns, using the handbrake correctly can significantly reduce the turning radius. And if you have to jack up the car, it’s hard without a handbrake.

The handbrake should keep the car on the slope. To check, you need to park the car on level ground, put it on the handbrake and push it hard. If it starts to roll, then it’s time to change the cable.

Tension

So, having understood the diagram, you can begin the procedure of tightening the handbrake cables.

Stretch

The tensioning procedure is as follows.

1. Place the car on an overpass or pit. If you don’t have a garage and you have the opportunity or desire to carry out the procedure at a service station, use a jack. The rear of the car is raised on a jack. The most extreme option is a curb onto which the car is driven and all you have to do is crawl under it.
2. Engage the gearbox in first gear and put the car on the handbrake by pulling the lever up.
3. The ideal number of handbrake clicks is from 2 to 5. If there are fewer or more clicks, it is easier to take appropriate measures to tension the cable.
4. If there are less than 2 clicks, then the cable will need to be lengthened. If there are more than five clicks, then the cables are shortened.
5. Lengthening the cable means relaxing it. To do this, unscrew the locknut. When tightening the cable, the locknut must be tightened in reverse.
6. Before you start looking for the required nut on the bottom of the car, release the handbrake lever all the way.
7. Take a 13mm wrench under the car and head down.
8. Find the handbrake cable equalizer. This is the same element from which the main handbrake cable is divided into two cables.
9. In some cases, it is simply not possible to gain access to the equalizer, since the muffler holders made of rubber are in the way. In such a situation, it is better to remove them. This is not difficult to do, but working with the handbrake will be much easier.
10. Now there are two nuts in front of you. One is a simple nut and the other is a lock nut. Having two keys in your hands, fix the nut with the first one, and with the second one begin to unscrew or tighten the locking nut. Be careful that the nut does not start to turn.
11. Taking into account the condition of the handbrake and the need to loosen or tighten the lever, turn the locknut in the appropriate direction. Remember what is the optimal number of clicks.
12. Tighten or unscrew the locknut to obtain the required degree of tension.

Examination

But if you twisted the nuts there, this is not a guarantee that the handbrake now works perfectly. This needs to be clearly verified.

To do this, it is enough to go through a successive stage of verification activities.

If the check shows that the handbrake still does not hold, even if the cable was tensioned exactly according to the instructions, the handbrake is probably simply worn out and the cable needs to be replaced.

Signs that replacement is needed

It is not uncommon for the VAZ 2114 handbrake cable to rust, as a result of which it breaks or weakens so much that no tightening can restore its previous functionality.

At the first sign of cable wear, you should consider replacing it. This problem may manifest itself as follows:

• The handbrake is not able to withstand the required traction;
• Drum brakes overheat;
• When you pull the parking brake lever, the cable does not respond to your actions;
• The cable sheath is seriously worn.

To check the operation of the handbrake, it is enough to perform one simple action. Place the car on a level surface, apply the handbrake, get out of the car and try to push it hard. If movement begins, the cable is dead and needs urgent replacement.

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In what cases is cable adjustment necessary?

The purpose of any handbrake is to hold the car stationary on a slope. To check the functionality of this part, you need to park the car on any slope that has a slope of no more than 25%. If there is no such terrain nearby, you can simply leave the vehicle with the handbrake on a flat road and push it hard. The car remaining stationary is evidence of a normally functioning handbrake system. Otherwise, even with slight movement of the car, the owner must think about how to tighten the loose cable. The fact is that pulling up this element requires a little time and knowledge, which is why every interested person will be able to solve this problem on their own.

So, if the car owner does not know how to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ-2115, he should read the instructions below and, armed with two 13mm keys (it is preferable to take one standard and the other a ratchet), get to work immediately.

It is more advisable to adjust the parking brake cable in some hole or ditch so that the car enthusiast can easily “get close” to the system. First of all, you should find the adjustment mechanism itself, which is located in the rear of the vehicle.

To properly tighten the handbrake on a VAZ- 2115 , you need to use a previously prepared tool to loosen one nut, and use a second key to tighten the adjusting element so that the effectiveness of the lever becomes the same. After this, the loosened locknut should be tightened. It should be noted that this manipulation will most likely have to be repeated more than once in order to normalize the performance of the system.

The cable should be tightened until, with 2–4 clicks, the rear wheels begin to actively lock and hold the car even on a steep slope. You can check the functionality of the adjusted parking brake lever even while driving by raising the handbrake and checking that the wheels are locked quickly and accurately.

It is worth noting that you need to be careful about over-tightening the cable, since the pads will come too close to the drums (this can lead to rapid wear of the drums and pads, severe overheating of the brake system, and an increased amount of fuel consumed).

HOW TO ADJUST THE HANDBRAKE

Sometimes, after replacing the cable, it becomes necessary to adjust the brake. It's easy to check whether adjustments are needed. We put the car on the handbrake down the slope. If it moves, then it needs to be adjusted.

Incorrect operation of the handbrake is expressed not only in poor fixation of the car when using the parking brake. A creaking sound near the rear wheels also indicates that the cable tension needs to be loosened.

Adjusting the hand brake of the VAZ 2114 is quite simple:

• It is necessary to remove the muffler from its mountings
• Unscrew the parking brake lock nut
• Tighten or loosen the nut, depending on the situation (if it doesn’t hold, tighten it, if it creaks, then loosen it).

The lever travel should be in the range of two to four clicks until it is completely locked. After this procedure, you need to check the car again on a hill.

Dismantling and replacement

It is difficult to confuse the cable from the handbrake with anything else under the bottom of your VAZ 2114, which greatly simplifies the repair and replacement procedure.

Dismantling works

We provide detailed instructions for replacement, and additionally recommend watching the video.

1. We advise you to get the car in order in terms of cleanliness in advance. This will make it easier for you to find all the nuts and fasteners.
2. Additionally, treat the nuts with the almighty WD40. This will make it much easier for you to unscrew the sometimes sticking and rusting nuts.
3. Place the handbrake lever all the way down.
4. Start with the adjusting nut and locknut that you used recently to try to tighten a loose cable. In this situation, you should loosen the nuts and remove them from the handbrake rod.
5. Remove the washers and cable equalizer. Although this can be done after you jack up the car. But be sure to do it before removing the wheels.
6. Raise the rear of the car with a jack, unscrew the wheel bolts and remove them.
7. Tap the brake drum locking pins. This will allow them to be removed from the brake pads.
8. Remove the block.
9. You now need to disconnect the ends of the two cables from the equalizer. The fasteners can be removed from their places with the simplest pliers, so don’t bother.
10. The shifted spacer lever has hooks from which the cable loop can be removed.
11. The cable sheath must be removed from the entire suspension of the rear of the car. To do this, the mounting bolts are first unscrewed.
12. Pull the cable out of the holes through the brake flaps.
13. We got rid of the old cable, so all that remains is to replace the old one with a new element. The procedure is performed exactly in reverse order.
14. Thread the new cables through the washers and hook the loops. You can additionally make bosses - this is a special clamp that allows you to fix the cable even more tightly.
15. Reassemble the entire disassembled wheel structure.
16. Route the cable along the suspension through the sheath and secure the bolts.
17. Pull the handbrake in the cabin.
18. Check the correct tension and operation of the new hand brake, or rather the cable.

It is not uncommon for the parking brake to cause an unpleasant squeaking noise from the rear. By changing the cable, you can get rid of this problem at the same time. To do this, rubber seals are installed under the cable fasteners on the body frames.

Functionality check

After replacing the cable, check its operation.

• Place the car on a hill and turn on the handbrake. If the car starts to roll, the new cable needs adjustment.
• Loosen the parking brake lock nut in the handbrake, tighten the adjusting nut, and then pull the cable using the lever.
• The optimal lever stroke should include 2-4 strokes. If this happens, tighten the locknut and check it again.
• We drive up a hill and turn on the handbrake. Now the car should definitely stand still. Unless the cable turned out to be fake or an error was made during the assembly stage.

Disassembled handbrake

Before frost, it is recommended to lubricate the parking cable, which will significantly extend its service life. Under the influence of negative temperatures, the cable breaks down faster. The tips, axle and rod of the equalizer should be lubricated.

Tightening and replacing the handbrake cable is not a difficult task. Even if you don't have a lot of experience working on cars, you will be able to do this job.

But if you are not confident in your own abilities or simply do not have time to do such things on your own, contact a service station. A lift will cost about 500-700 rubles, but for a replacement they will ask for at least 1,500 rubles.

cableThe role of the car’s braking system in ensuring safety is unlikely to be disputed by anyone, but the importance of the “handbrake” is still underestimated by many. Some motorists are negligent about its technical condition, believing that in extreme cases they will be able to lock the car in the parking lot by engaging the gear. At the same time, they do not take into account that a tightened handbrake will also help in a critical situation on the road. Therefore, it is better to monitor its condition from the first days and make timely repairs to the system.

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For clarity, here is a diagram of a hand brake

1 - button that fixes the handbrake lever; 2 — hand brake lever; 3 — protective cover; 4 — handbrake rod; 5 — cable equalizer; 6 — adjusting nut; 7 - lock nut; 8 - cable; 9 — protective sheath of the cable.

In this scheme we need element number 6. It is he, and only him!

What is required for adjustment?

In order to adjust the handbrake you need a platform or lift. If there are no such devices, then you can simply hang the rear wheels on the “goats”. They can be installed under the car using a jack. It’s also worth taking two “13” keys and pliers.

1. The car is installed on an overpass or “goats”.

We put the handbrake at the very bottom. Do not pay attention to the scuffs of the console; we conducted an experiment with non-standard armrests. The iron fastenings of the armrest are visible. The photo shows the editorial car

Tighten the adjusting nut

Everything is rusty, we changed the adjustment mechanism

If you cannot tighten the cable, then it should be replaced with a new one.

Adjusting the handbrake after tensioning

After adjusting the brakes, you need to check them again. To do this, the car should be placed on a road with a slope of at least 23%. The car should be in neutral gear in this area and with the handbrake pulled up. If the handbrake brakes hold the car in this area, then the handbrake is adjusted correctly.

What to do when adjustment does not work

There are also cases when the above actions are not enough to adjust the handbrake. This can happen, for example, when the handbrake cable is broken. This happens on the VAZ-2112, although rarely. In such situations, the cable must be replaced. The cable also needs to be replaced when:

1. The tips are loose.
2. The cable itself begins to stretch, which will lead to its breakage during operation.

HAIKU! The old cable is very worn out! For comparison, old and new handbrake cables

Heavy wear on the handbrake cable

This replacement procedure does not require contacting a service station. Although this will require some time and skills from the driver, such work can be done independently.

It should also be remembered that when replacing the cable, certain conditions must be observed. To do this, the driver will need an assistant who will pull the cable.

Why do you tighten the handbrake?

The cable acts here as a drive. If the driver pulls the handbrake lever, then at the same time he uses the cable, which spreads the pads in the rear wheel.

Need for adjustment

You can determine that the parking brake needs adjustment when checking. It is recommended to do it every 30,000 kilometers. This procedure should be done even if the handbrake seems to be working well.

Replacement

It is not difficult to independently replace the VAZ-2114 parking brake cable.

To replace you need the following tool:

• key to “10”;
• two keys to “13”;
• a large screwdriver and WD-40 for smooth fastening.

Replacement is carried out on an inspection hole or overpass.

1. The handbrake must be lowered all the way down.
2. All parking brake nuts need to be cleaned. Don't forget about the leveling bar.
3. The locknut must be loosened and removed from the rod. The same is done with the adjusting nut.

4. Now they begin to remove the wheels. First loosen the wheel bolts. The rear part is lifted with a jack. Don't forget about the supports! Once they are aligned, you can remove the rear wheels.
5. Remove the brake drums using a hammer and a wooden spacer. You need to knock the locking pins off the pads.
6. The end of the parking brake cable of a VAZ-2114 car is attached to the rear brake shoe lever. First you need to remove the block, and then the cable end.

7. Unscrew the fastening bolt and disconnect the cable sheath.
8. A cable is pulled out from the holes in the brake flaps on each side.

9. Then they take out the cable sheath from the fastenings on the body.

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› Logbook › 067: Replacing handbrake (parking brake) cables Part 1

First, a little digression))

If I had known how much nerves and effort it would take me to replace the cables, then I would certainly have trusted it to the servicemen)) I think, first of all, this applies to those who have not climbed for 100 years, neither tightened the cable, nor removed the rear drums and who has this whole thing quite sour)) Well, or if you, like your plumbing skills, are zero))) Okay, I couldn’t help but say)) Otherwise, God knows how much blood I’ve had from these cables and rear drums))

Something else. I divided the entry into two parts, because everything fits into one entry in a very compressed form, and I would like to describe in more detail all the stages of the replacement, maybe it will be useful for someone)) I myself did it according to vague instructions found on the Internet, I will say right away that it helped she's not enough for me))

So, first of all, I recommend to everyone that before purchasing cables, make sure that it will not cost you the usual tightening of the handbrake rod, and also, before purchasing cables, be sure to find out which cables you have on your car)) I also highly recommend having WD-40 in stock))

I didn't know about this and bought the cables in advance. Parking brake cable VAZ 2109, price 270 rub. for a couple.

And when I reached under the car to unscrew the handbrake linkage, I realized that I had a linkage not for these cables, but from a VAZ 2110)) As a result, I had to go back to the city (fortunately not very far) to buy this evil linkage))

Here it is, the VAZ-2108 hand brake drive rod. Price: 120 rub.

Having finished with all this fuss and running around, I crawled under the car to unscrew the old handbrake rod)) The handbrake must be completely lowered before this.

There is one nut and one lock nut, both 13, it takes a very long time to unscrew, about 1/16 of a turn) Also, the place is not very convenient, right above the muffler pipe) It would be nice if there was a ratchet with a long head for 13)

Unscrew the nuts and remove the cables.

Then we remove the cable from each fastening along the way to the rear drums)

Carefully unscrew the nut by 10 (to be honest, I forgot, maybe by 8...=), after having generously sprinkled it with VDeshka

In my particular case, this did not help and one of the two studs broke off almost immediately))

However, on the other wheel everything turned out fine.

We remove the eye that was pressed by the nut, and pull out the cable.

Then, jack up the car and remove the rear wheel.

Now I had to remove the drum)) And I admit, I’ve never done anything like that in my life and in general, even who knows how it’s removed in general))

In short, I walked around the bush, thought about it and called a more experienced friend who explained to me as best he could what I needed to do))

To begin with, again, generously spray the guides for the disk with VDashka, and onto the central hole itself.

Then you need to somehow stop the drum. Your assistant can do this by pressing the brake pedal)) In my case, I hammered a flat-head screwdriver into the slot at the back of the drum between it and the hub, clamped it and only then unscrewed it with a 12-way wrench.

Then I slowly and gradually screwed these same guides into the other two holes located nearby, this should help “squeeze” the drum from the hub, I provide a photo below for clarity.

Simultaneously with the gradual tightening of the guides, I tried to press the back side with a screwdriver and also tapped the back of the drum with a hammer))

Apparently he “tapped” quite hard, because soon a piece of the drum ended up in my hand))

One way or another, after about 20 minutes the damn drum gave in to me))

Having removed it, we observe the hub and the bars and pads)) I circled the parking brake cable in red.

It is attached to the hook of the so-called parking brake lever, and in my case, to remove it I had to forcefully press this lever with a screwdriver, while I pulled the cable off with pliers.

Pull the cable out through the hole in the back of the drum.

I cleaned the hub itself and the insides with a stiff iron brush.

We take a new cable and thread it through the hole in the back of the drum.

Design

Many people mistakenly believe that the handbrake is a simple lever located near the gearbox, on the right hand of the driver. In fact, it is a whole system of elements that are connected to each other.

When the hand brake fails, in 90% of cases the culprit is a cable or a pair of cables that go to the rear brake pads from the equalizer.

To determine the reasons for the failure of the handbrake, it is necessary to understand the circuit diagram of the device and its components.

Handbrake diagram

The device includes a number of structural elements. Namely:

• Lever arm;
• Traction;
• Springs;
• Lever button;
• Main cable axis;
• Bolts;
• Washers;
• Drive unit;
• Equalizer;
• Case;
• Locknuts;
• Cotter pins;
• Right and left lever;
• Expansion left and right strip;
• Lock washer, etc.

Introduction

Such an important element of the parking brake as the cable is a device through which the force applied to the handbrake by the driver of the vehicle is transmitted to the braking system of the rear wheels. Recently, car owners are increasingly resorting to using the parking brake lever when braking at intersections, however, this cannot be said about cars with a manual transmission, such as the VAZ-2115, whose handbrake helps to slow down the car on a steep descent.

Often VAZ-2115 owners are faced with the fact that they have to change or tighten the parking brake lever

If any malfunction is detected in the functioning of this structural element, the car owner must know how to tighten the handbrake cable. With a faulty part, the car owner will not be able to reduce the turning radius during emergency turns. In addition, a working handbrake will make it easier and faster to jack up the car.

How to remove the parking brake cable?

1. Removing the wheels
2. Removing the brake drums
3. Remove the rubber cushions (holders) of the muffler and manifold.
4. Loosen the locknut of the handbrake adjusting nut on the cable equalizer.
5. Using keys “13”, unscrew both nuts and remove them.
6. We remove the equalizer and disconnect the cable ends from it.

Cable eyelet on the hook of the spacer lever

7. From the rear wheels, use a large slotted screwdriver to move the spacer lever forward and remove the cable eyelet from the hook of the spacer lever.
8. Using a “10” wrench, unscrew the nut securing the cable to the rear suspension arms.
9. Remove the cable end from the hole in the body bracket.
10. Next, having removed the additional holding mechanisms, we take the cable out of the hole in the support shield of the rear brake mechanism and remove it.

HANDBRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

The moving parts of the brake system tend to wear out. The working condition of such parts must be diligently monitored, since brakes are an extremely important part of the car. Timely repairs and diagnostics will help protect yourself and your car from unforeseen situations. The most unpleasant breakdown is a broken parking brake cable.

If the cable breaks, it must be replaced immediately. We'll look at how to replace the handbrake cable below.

As in any other case, DIY repairs require some tools. First, you need to find a car overpass or a hole (as a last resort, you can use a jack, which we will need anyway). You also need to prepare certain tools, such as thirteen wrenches (preferably 2), pliers, a hammer, plastic clamps and gloves. And the actual new hand brake cable for the VAZ.

When everything you need is prepared, you can start working. Replacing the handbrake of a vase takes place in stages:

1. First of all, we put the car on an overpass or a pit, or jack it up and climb under the car;
2. By removing the muffler can from the mounts, we will greatly simplify our work. If this is not done, it will be difficult to unscrew the cable tension nut;
3. Unscrew the locknut and the adjusting nut of the handbrake. This concludes the work on the overpass for now;
4. We drive the car onto a flat surface and jack up the rear;
5. Remove the wheels;
6. We knock down the locking pins from the pads;
7. Remove the brake pads;
8. Now you need to disconnect the cable ends from the equalizer. This is where pliers come in handy; you can use them to remove the clamps;
9. You need to remove the cable loops from the hooks of the spacer lever;
10. Unscrew the bolt securing the cable sheath and remove it;
11. You can pull out the parking brake cable of the VAZ 2114.

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Pulling a new cable will no longer be a problem. Similar to the removal procedure, we do everything in reverse order. We start by pulling through the washers and loops on the hooks of the lever, and finish by tightening the handbrake in the cabin. The cable sheath also needs to be replaced sometimes, as it is also subject to wear. You can secure it after replacement with ordinary plastic clamps. This is how the VAZ 2114 parking brake cable is replaced.

Replacement is carried out in a similar way on VAZ 2115 and VAZ 2113 cars. These models have an absolutely identical brake system, so there can be no differences in repairs. An exception may be “amateur tuning” or unscrupulous repairs inherited from the previous owner.

Diagnostics

Replacement of the handbrake cable on VAZ 2114 and 2115 is carried out in case of obvious malfunction. To avoid problems, you should know all the possible signs of problems with the handbrake. The easiest way to diagnose is to try to turn the rear wheel with the handbrake raised. To do this, hang the rear wheel on a jack. Raise the handbrake and try to spin the wheel. If it rotates freely, then the cable may have broken or stretched. To clarify the diagnosis, ask someone to press the brake pedal. The wheel should not spin; if it continues to spin, the brake pads are most likely worn out. Sometimes drivers simplify the diagnosis, put the car on the handbrake, and try to push it away. The evaluation principle is exactly the same.

The check should be carried out in the following cases:

We noticed that
the handbrake began to hold worse or does not hold at all;

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Many people are interested in how to replace the parking brake cable on VAZ 2114 and 2115. Due to the technical features of this unit, it fails quite quickly. If such a malfunction occurs, you will not be able to pass a technical inspection, which will add certain difficulties to the operation of the car. It will also be significantly more difficult to stop on an incline. It’s one thing if you had to stop at a traffic light or a crossing, in which case you can take off the brakes.

If you have to park your car for a longer period, problems may arise. The car may roll away without your participation, and all damage caused to other people's property will have to be paid out of your own pocket. Therefore, it is better to monitor the condition of the handbrake in a timely manner. Also, the handbrake can help in case of complete failure of the service brake. This happens quite rarely on modern cars, but it still happens sometimes. In this case, you can stop the uncontrollable car only with the handbrake.

How to remove the handbrake cable on the fourteenth?

Before changing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2114, it must be removed. Fortunately, it is clearly visible and cannot be confused with anything. You need to work in a hole or on an overpass under the bottom of the car. It’s good if the car is clean, because all the nuts and fasteners need to be found and unscrewed (you can also spray them with WD for a smooth fastening movement); dirty ones will take longer to work with. Before replacing, move the handbrake all the way down.

1. We start with the locknut and the adjusting nut, loosen them and remove them from the handbrake rod (now you can remove the washers and cable leveler, or you can do this after jacking up the car, before removing the wheels).
2. Jack up the rear of the car, unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheels.
3. To remove the brake drums, tap the locking pins to dislodge them from the shoes.
4. Remove the brake pad.
5. We disconnect the tip of the first and second cables from the equalizer (the clamps can be removed with simple pliers).
6. Remove the cable loop from the hook of the shifted spacer lever of each wheel.
7. We remove the cable sheath from the entire rear suspension, having first unscrewed the fastening bolt.
8. Pull the cable out of the holes in the brake flaps.

Replacing the VAZ 2114 parking brake cable is the same as removing it, only in reverse order. We start by threading the new cables into the washers, attaching the loops (many people make special clamps at the end of the loop - bosses - so that the cable sits even more tightly in place), and assembling the entire wheel hub. They laid each cable along the suspension and secured it. In the end, you will need to tighten the handbrake in the cabin itself.

By the way, the parking brake is the cause of the unpleasant squeaking sound in the rear of the cabin. Replacing the VAZ 2114 parking brake cable is a good reason to get rid of it for one thing: you should come up with a rubber seal for attaching the cable to the body frames.

After replacing the old cable with a new one, we check how it works. Just put your fourteenth on the hill on the handbrake, if it moves, you need to adjust it:

• We loosen the lock nut of the tension device in the handbrake, and tighten the adjusting nut, then pull the cable with a lever.
• The lever should move 2-4 strokes (this is the working stroke of the handbrake), if it works, tighten the lock nut.
• We drive up the hill again, put the handbrake on, check how it holds.

Before frost, you should always remove and lubricate the handbrake cable; you will increase its service life, protecting it from the adverse effects of low temperatures. Thus, you will ensure stable operation of the entire brake system of the car. It is worth lubricating the axle itself, the tips and the equalizer rod.

One more point: the handbrake cable does not always need to be changed, excluding, of course, an obvious rupture or wear of the mechanism. Most often it just needs to be tightened. And your handbrake will be back to normal. Tightening also means that the cable gradually becomes unusable, and it will soon have to be replaced with a new one. Also, the brake pads may be acting up. Very often, especially after tightening, drivers sin on the handbrake cable, buy a new one, change it, but there is zero effect. Look at the pads, they also tend to run out.

Adjustment

After replacement, it is necessary to adjust this element of the brake system. In general, the manufacturer recommends adjusting the cable tension every 20,000 kilometers. To work you will need 2 keys for 13. Make adjustments in the following order:

• Hanging out the back of the car. You can do without this, for example, drive a car onto an overpass, but then it will be more difficult to check the result;
• One key is used to keep the adjusting mechanism from turning. Others tighten the cable. Sometimes the nuts may rust, in which case they will need to be treated with a liquid wrench;
• Let's check the result. After 4 clicks, the wheels should lock securely. This is where you will appreciate the convenience of hanging wheels. To check, it will be enough to simply try to spin the wheel. When working on an overpass, you will have to push the machine or place it on an incline.

After adjustment, you should pay attention to the uniform operation of the handbrake. The wheels should be locked approximately equally on both sides. Also check if the pads are pinching when the handbrake is released. If the cable is too tight, they can constantly rub against the drum, which will lead to wear on these elements of the brake mechanism.

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Conclusion. Any car requires some attention. In particular, it is necessary to carry out some work on the planned installation of new consumables. Such actions include replacing the handbrake cable on VAZ 2114 and 2115. Such repairs need to be carried out quite regularly. The reason is the technical features of these models, as well as not very high-quality spare parts.

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