How to carry out replacement: Hand brake Cable 2.0 DI Ford Transit Mk5 Minibus
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Change Ford Transit Mk5 Minibus 2.0 TDCi Hand brake Cable yourself – manuals and video tutorials

How to change hand brake cable on FORD Transit Mk5 Minibus (V184, V185) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Hand brake Cable on your FORD TRANSIT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Hand brake cable : 40000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 TDCi (F_F_, F_E_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.3 16V RWD (F_B_, F_C_, F_A_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_), FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI (F_E_, F_F_, F_G_) … 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 TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) and other FORD models
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Replacement: hand brake cable – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
6 mm combination spanner
13 mm combination spanner (2 pieces)
10 mm socket
21 mm wheel impact socket
Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
Tommy bar
Long nose pliers
Car lift or inspection pit, jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
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Replacement: hand brake cable – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace both handbrake cables.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: hand brake cable – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel nuts. Use a 21 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the car using a lift, or jack it up from the required side.
    Replacement: hand brake cable – FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _). Tip:
    If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel nuts.
    Caution!
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the nuts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Fully release the handbrake.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the handbrake cable equaliser. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lock nut and loosen the handbrake cable adjustment nut. Use two 13 mm combination spanners.
  8. Step 9
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    Disconnect the handbrake cable from the equaliser.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the points where the handbrake cable is attached to the handbrake actuator lever on the brake caliper, to the bracket on the brake caliper, and to the bracket on the leaf spring. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Disconnect the handbrake cable end from the handbrake actuator lever on the brake caliper.
  11. Step 12
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    Release the cable from the bracket on the leaf spring.
  12. Step 13
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    Detach the handbrake cable from the bracket on the brake caliper. Use long nose pliers.
  13. Step 14
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    Clean the fastener that connects the handbrake cable to the car body. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the handbrake cable fastener. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 17
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    Detach the handbrake cable from the car body. Use long nose pliers.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace FORD TRANSIT Bus (FD_ _, FB_ _, FS_ _, FZ_ _, FC_ _) 2.0 DI 2001 Hand brake Cable - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Clean the handbrake cable mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  18. Step 19
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    Install a new handbrake cable.
  19. Step 20
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    Attach the handbrake cable to the car body.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the fastening bolt. Use a 10 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
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