When to replace the Hand brake Cable on your ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Hand brake cable : 40000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 3.2 V6 24V (916SXB00), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 2.0 JTS (916SXA00), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 3.0 V6 (916S1B00), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 2.0 V6 Turbo (916S2A), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 2.0 T.SPARK 16V (916S2B), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 1.8 16V (916S3), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 2.0 T.SPARK 16V (916S2C00), ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) 3.0 V6 (916S1) 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 SPIDER (916S_) and other ALFA ROMEO models
Tools
Replacement: hand brake cable – ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_). 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 SPIDER (916S_). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the parking brake cables in pairs.
  • Please note: all work on the car – ALFA ROMEO SPIDER (916S_) – 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
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    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.
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