When to replace the Hand brake Cable on your ALFA ROMEO 156
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Hand brake cable : 40000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.6 16V T.SPARK (932.A4, 932.A4100), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932.A3), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (932A2), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.5 V6 24V (932A1), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932B2), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932B1), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932.A3100), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (932A21__), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.5 V6 24V (932A11_), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932.A2B00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932A1B__), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932.A2B00, 932.A2C00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 3.2 GTA (932AXB), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 JTS (932AXA), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932AXC), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD 16V (932AXE00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932AXF00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932AXE00) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Hand brake Cable for 156 (932) and other ALFA ROMEO models
Tools
Replacement: hand brake cable – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 10
Hammer
Water pump pliers
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: hand brake cable – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the parking brake cables in pairs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Press the parking brake actuator lever on the brake caliper.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the parking brake cable. Use a combination spanner #13.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper. Use a crowbar. Use water pump pliers.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the parking brake cable fastener. Use a combination spanner #10.
  7. Step 9
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    Detach the parking brake cable from the car body. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the parking brake cable fastener. Use a combination spanner #10.
  9. Step 11
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    Detach the parking brake cable from the car body. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 12
    ALFA ROMEO 156 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932.A3100) Hand brake Cable replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the retaining clip of the parking brake cable. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
  12. Step 14
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    Release the parking brake cable.
  13. Step 15
    Remove the parking brake cable.
    Step 16
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    Install a new parking brake cable.
Comments – 2
  • C. A.
    24.08.2023 12:38
    Member
    Well yes, this was very helpful. I've recently bought an MOT failure 156 Sportwagon and anecdotal advice from the mechanic community seem to recall this job as very difficult, bordering on almost impossible.......but to be fair, this step by step guide doesn't appear to suggest a process too dissimilar from any other handbrake overhaul? Time will tell, thanks again.
    • Jessica_L
      24.08.2023 13:18
      Member
      Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to know that our work was useful for you.
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