Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107. no problem. do it yourself

Replacing the handbrake and front cable on a VAZ 2101-VAZ 2107

Removal

Remove the guide from the tip of our cable, for more details see the article: “Replacing the rear cable”, points 3-4.
Take a wrench and remove the bolt securing the roller to the bracket (the bracket is indicated by the blue arrow). Carefully remove the roller by rolling the roller towards the tip of the front cable, as shown in the figure, and remove it from the car.

Note! Be careful: inside the roller there is a bushing (number 3 in the photo below) and a fastening bolt (number 1). Don't let the parts fall and get lost.

We recommend using Litol-24 or LSC-15 lubricant, lubricating the contacting surfaces of the bushing itself (the surface is indicated by the letter B) and the surface of the roller (the letter A). To do this, remove the bushing from the socket.

Now pull the cable to the bottom and remove the cable from the bracket and the intermediate support of the cardan drive (indicated by the blue arrow).

Get out from under the bottom of the car and move into the interior. While inside the car, remove the two screws securing the handbrake trim, remove it and set it aside.

You will see four handbrake mounting bolts. By unscrewing them, you will remove the handbrake from the car along with the attached cable (front).

Note! If necessary, disconnect the cable from the handbrake: using pliers, remove the small cotter pin (looks like a small twisted wire inserted into the hole; a washer is placed under it, holding the parts in place) that goes into the hole indicated by the red arrow. Unfortunately, the hole is hard to see in the photo, but it is present in the so-called finger, where the cable tip is installed. Remove the cotter pin securing the end of the cable and remove the washer with the cable as shown in the figure below.

Installation

New parts are installed in the reverse order of removal. ,After installation, adjust the cable; the process is described in detail in the article: “Adjusting the cable.”

Note! Is the handbrake button stuck? Most likely the spring is to blame. It can be easily removed and replaced with a new one:

Unscrew the handbrake button completely;
pull out the hole button together with the spring;
replace the spring with a new one;
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.

disassembling and assembling the hand brake of a VAZ 2107

We replace the handbrake cables on a VAZ 2107 car if adjustment is impossible due to their stretching or mechanical damage.
Removing the rear hand brake cable from a VAZ 2107 car

1. We install the VAZ 2107 car on an inspection hole or overpass (see “Preparation of the VAZ 2107 car for maintenance and repair”).
2. Use round nose pliers or pliers to disconnect the release spring from the body bracket of the VAZ 2107 car and the tip of the front hand brake cable. 3. Remove the tension spring.
4. Use a 13 mm wrench to unscrew the lock nut, holding the adjusting nut with a wrench of the same size. 5. Holding the tip of the front handbrake cable with pliers, use a 13 mm wrench to unscrew the adjusting nut and remove it together with the spacer sleeve. 6. Remove the rear handbrake cable guide from the front end and disconnect it from the cable. 7. Remove the hand brake cable ends from the drive levers (see “Brake pads for the rear wheels of a VAZ 2107 car - replacement”) without disconnecting the pad support struts. 8. Using a screwdriver, we remove the tip of the handbrake cable sheath from the hole in the bracket of the VAZ 2107 car body. 9. Using a 10 mm wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the rear handbrake cable bracket to the VAZ 2107 car body and remove the bracket. 10. Using an 8 mm wrench, unscrew the two bolts securing the handbrake cable sheath holder to the brake shield. 11. Pull out the branch of the handbrake cable from the shield. 12. Similarly, disconnect the handbrake cable branch on the opposite side of the VAZ 2107 car and remove the rear parking brake system drive cable.

Attention The right branch of the handbrake cable differs from the left one in the presence of a rubber tube on the casing.

We remove the guide roller of the front handbrake cable if there is mechanical damage or to lubricate the contact surfaces of the roller and spacer sleeve.

Removing the handbrake roller

1. Remove the rear handbrake cable guide from the front end and disconnect it from the cable.
2. Using a 13 mm wrench, unscrew the bolt securing the handbrake cable roller. 3. Remove the handbrake cable roller.
We remove the front handbrake cable from the VAZ 2107 for replacement. Removing the front hand brake cable from a VAZ 2107 car

1. Remove the rear handbrake cable guide from the front end and disconnect it from the cable. 2. Using a short Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two self-tapping screws securing the handbrake protective cover.

3. Remove the casing from the lever.
4. Remove the rubber seal from the handbrake lever bracket. 5. Using a 10 mm socket wrench with an extension, unscrew the four bolts securing the handbrake lever. 6. Remove the handbrake lever along with the front cable. 7. Unsplint the connection between the handbrake lever and the cable, remove the washer from the axis of the handbrake cable tip. 8. Remove the end of the front handbrake cable. Installing the front handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107 car
1. Install the parking brake system drive parts on the VAZ 2107 car in reverse order, lubricating the roller axis. 2. Adjust the parking brake system (see “Parking brake of the VAZ 2107 - adjustment”).

Adjusting the handbrake cable

In order to tighten the front parking brake cable of the VAZ 2101-2107, you need to drive the car onto an overpass or inspection hole. Then you need to lift the rear of the car with jacks so that the wheels sag.

The parking brake cable adjusting nut is located between the roller it goes around and the junction with the rear cables. Hold the end of the cable so that it does not turn, and tighten the nut three to four turns clockwise.

After this, you need to check the effectiveness of the parking brake again. If it does not hold the car well enough, we tighten the cable again in the same way, but we must take into account the fact that the cable will have to be replaced in the near future.

Replacing the rear parking brake cable on a VAZ 2101-VAZ 2107

Welcome! The rear handbrake cable - not all people know, but the parking brake drive consists of two cables, namely the front cable and the main rear cable; over time, the rear cable becomes unusable, in other words, it stretches, breaks, etc. etc., because in this case you have to change it for a new one, because without a handbrake it can be scary to abandon a car anywhere, bad thoughts immediately come into your head that the car will roll, etc., that’s why it is necessary to change the cable immediately after it failure.

Note! In order to change the rear parking brake cable, stock up on: A main set of wrenches that will contain all the necessary keys for replacement, as well as pliers, or instead of them you can also use pliers!

Where is the rear handbrake cable located? Let’s immediately say that in this article we will not describe specifically where the rear cable is, since in another article (Previously) on our website we have already carefully explained the location of both handbrake cables, and the location of the rear one was even indicated by arrows in the photo that was made on a VAZ 2107 from underneath the car, you can find out more about this article and the location of the cable itself by clicking on “this” link (The link leads to our website).

When is it necessary to replace the rear parking brake cable? It changes in this case if it is very damaged and therefore cannot work normally (with the handbrake, if the cable is not working correctly, problems will occur; it will either not work or will be difficult to lift, or whatever).

How can a cable get damaged, you ask? Let's take a look at this! Firstly, from time to time, any cable (Depending on the quality of execution) stretches, if the cable is branded and made from high-quality materials, then it will stretch longer over time than the one that will be bought, for example, on the market, and also, apart from stretching, the cable can tear (It breaks only due to strong loads on it, or in this case if it was made of bad material) after it breaks you will immediately understand this, since the handbrake will not be at all difficult to rise up and you won’t really be able to hold the car will.

Note! There is something else, over time, as you understand, it doesn’t matter which part rusts and begins to seem to stick to the one that stands close to it, now I’ll explain how this is so! The rear cable itself, as you already figured out, goes to both rear wheels, in the place where it comes close to the wheels you will no longer see the cable (the cable is indicated by a reddish arrow) but you will only see its shell, which is indicated by a blue arrow, so that’s when you don’t use the cable for a long time it rusts and becomes unusable and thus sticks together, so to speak, together with this braid, in connection with this, the mobility of the cable becomes even worse (Checking the cable for mobility is not at all difficult, to do this, just pull the cable itself, which is indicated by the reddish arrow, and if it is If you just move around, then everything is fine with it) and so it needs to be replaced!

Why the handbrake does not work on the VAZ 2107

Like any other part or mechanism, the handbrake cable tends to wear out and become unusable. The parking brake on the VAZ 2107 is activated using a lever located in the middle part of the car between the driver and passenger seats.

Periodically, the handbrake cable should be tightened, as it becomes weakened, which leads to a decrease in the efficiency of the device. The reasons why the handbrake on the “seven” may not function are due to the following factors:

Excessive cable stretch.
Damage to the cable.
Malfunction of the brake mechanism in the rear wheel drums.

During prolonged use of the car, when the handbrake is constantly used, owners are faced with the need to periodically restore the cable tension. Over time, the device in question stretches, and there is nowhere to tighten it. The only way out of the situation is to exchange the product for a new one. It is recommended to carry out work on replacing the handbrake cable in an inspection hole, but you can do without it.

Changing the handbrake cable

Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107 car begins with the fact that it is first necessary to dismantle the brake drums of the rear wheels. After dismantling the brake drums, you should pay attention to the condition of the rear brake pads and working cylinders. The presence of traces of fluid leakage will indicate that the mechanisms also need repair.

Each owner of his car decides individually when it is necessary to change the handbrake cable. It all depends on the degree of wear of the cable. The procedure for replacing the parking brake cable is divided into 2 stages: dismantling and installation, as well as adjusting the tension.

Replacing the hand brake cable of a VAZ 2107

To replace the handbrake cable, it is necessary to remove the brake drums of the rear wheels. When removing them, it is possible to check the condition of the brake pads and parts of the brake mechanism, especially the working cylinders. The latter should not have any traces of brake fluid leakage, and the rubber boots should not have cracks or damage.

When removing the brake drum, you can use a sledgehammer or hammer, but the blows must be applied through a wooden block. Without the use of a block, the hammer may crack the aluminum edges of the drum.

To replace the VAZ 2107 parking brake cable, you need to unscrew the two mounting bolts, release the cable and remove it.

Now you know how to repair the VAZ 2107 handbrake.

Pro Tips

When replacing the parking brake lever, inspect the roller with mounting components: bolt with spring washer (1), roller (2), bushing (3). If there is mechanical damage, the roller must be replaced. Before installation, lubricate the bushings (b) and contacting surfaces of the roller (a) with LSC-15 or Litol-24 grease.

If you need to replace the lever rod spring, unscrew the lever handle button. We take out the spring and, if necessary, change it.

Parking brake lever VAZ (classic), causes of failure

If the parking brake does not lock the vehicle in place, it means it is faulty. There may be two reasons for this. The first reason is broken or stretched cables. The second reason is worn out handbrake pads or brake pads. If the handbrake lever is released and the instrument panel light is still on, the brake fluid level is likely below the minimum level.

A common cause of handbrake failure is cable jamming due to mechanical damage, moisture, dirt, and rust. In addition, it is worth noting that for the handbrake to fail, it is enough to drive several kilometers with the handbrake pulled. The design of the parking brake in the drum allows only 1/4 of the pads to be pressed against the braking surface. When driving, this part of the pads quickly wears out and no longer reaches the drum. In this case, you can try adjusting the handbrake cable. After driving with a tense handbrake, as a rule, it can be tightened approximately 3-4 times. After this, the pads are completely worn out and to restore the functionality of the handbrake, they need to be replaced.

Changing the handbrake cable

Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107 begins with the fact that it is first necessary to dismantle the brake drums of the rear wheels. After dismantling the brake drums, you should pay attention to the condition of the rear brake pads and working cylinders. The presence of traces of fluid leakage will indicate that the mechanisms also need repair.

After the rear wheels and brake drums are removed, you need to go down into the inspection hole and find the tension adjusting rod. This rod is equipped with a spring, which must be removed using a screwdriver.
Both nuts are unscrewed, after which the adjustment bar is removed. Next, the rear and front handbrake cables are dismantled.

Using a 10mm wrench, you need to unscrew the front cable mounting brackets. After unscrewing the bolt, carefully remove the roller. To remove the roller, you need to roll it forward in the direction of the tip.

It is important to know! When installing the rear cable, it is important to know the following: this element has right and left sides. On the right side there is a rubber tube, which acts as additional insulation of the braid from the nearby hot resonator pipe.

Adjusting the handbrake yourself

If you promptly ask yourself the question of how to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ-2107, and do all the work correctly, you will be able to avoid a number of unpleasant situations. Securely locked wheels will prevent the car from rolling away while parked. In addition, a properly functioning hand brake system makes it much easier to move the car away if you are on a steep road. Therefore, if the handbrake on a VAZ does not work effectively enough, read the instructions for adjusting it.

Before pulling the handbrake on the VAZ-2107, make sure that the brake pads of the rear wheels are in good technical condition. And also check the condition of the cable itself - perhaps it is too stretched or worn out and a regular tightening will not solve the problem. And also check the operation of the handbrake drive. If all parts are in good condition, prepare two “13” wrenches and pliers and begin adjustment, guided by the sequence of actions described below:

The VAZ-2107 hand brake is adjusted under the bottom of the car, so it must be installed above the inspection hole or the rear of the car must be raised using a jack.
Set the parking brake lever to the applied position by tightening it 5–6 clicks.
After this, while under the car, remove all dirt from the adjusting rod and nuts. After cleaning, hold the adjusting nut with one wrench and loosen the lock nut.
Next, by tightening the adjusting nut, you need to tighten the handbrake cable until the rear wheels lock. During the process, the adjusting rod should be held with pliers so that it does not rotate.
After the required degree of cable tension has been set, tighten the nut a few more turns - this is necessary to reduce the free play of the lever.
Now check if the wheels actually brake, and if everything is fine, you can tighten the lock nut.

Upon completion of the work, it would be useful to lubricate the threaded connections, for example, with lithol - this will make the adjustment process easier the next time. So, now you have learned how to tighten the handbrake on a VAZ-2107 car, but you still need to check the system in action. To do this, find a road section with a 25% slope (or a suitable overpass) and after stopping, pull the handbrake lever 2-4 clicks. If the tension is adjusted correctly, the brake pads will hold the car in place.

Adjusting the handbrake VAZ 2107

Restoring the handbrake's functionality should begin by checking the cable tension. To tighten the parking brake cable of a VAZ 2107, you will need:

pliers;
a pair of keys for 13;
metal brush;
WD-40;
jack.

The adjustment should be made on an inspection pit or a lift. In the latter case, a jack will not be needed.

The procedure is as follows:

Raise the rear wheels using a jack or lift so that they can be rotated by hand.
Tighten the handbrake 2-3 clicks (until the locking position).
Use a wire brush to clean the threads on the adjusting bolt if they are dirty. If corrosion is severe, use WD-40 to remove the nut from the adjusting bolt.
Using a pair of 13mm wrenches, loosen the locknut;
Using a 13mm wrench and pliers, adjust the position of the nut so that the wheels are locked.

Note: if even in the extreme position of the nut the VAZ 2107 handbrake is not tightened sufficiently, it is necessary to replace the cable.

Make sure that the cable is not overtightened and that when the lever is lowered, the wheels are unlocked.
Tighten the locknut.
Lubricate the threads of the adjusting bolt with lithol to prevent corrosion.

As you can see, applying the handbrake of the VAZ 2107 is quite simple.

When adjusting the handbrake, it is worth checking the rear wheel bearings. They should rotate easily and smoothly, without noise. The presence of play indicates the need to tighten the bearings.

Replacing the handbrake cable

The VAZ cable must also be replaced on an overpass or inspection pit. First of all, you need to screw the adjusting nut and locknut onto the tip so that the place where the spring hooks to the tip is visible.

Then use pliers to unhook the spring. Next, holding the tip from turning, unscrew and remove both nuts and the cone bushing from it. The cable end is now free.

We completely unscrew the bolt securing the roller through which the handbrake cable passes, remove the roller from the holder and pull out the cable. The work under the bottom is completed, you can move into the interior.

Inside, you need to unscrew the two bolts securing the VAZ parking brake housing and remove it. After this, unscrew the bolts securing the handbrake and pull it out. The cable is attached to the end using a nut or washer with a cotter pin. We remove the old cable and install a new one. We bring the main part of the new cable under the body and assemble the handbrake.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order. After the VAZ 2101-2107 cable is installed, it needs to be adjusted. When the cable is adjusted, the parking brake should hold the car at an angle of 25-30 degrees. It is important not to overtighten the cable to avoid premature wear.

Set the parking brake drive lever to its lowest position, disconnect the ends of the cables from the brake pad drive levers (see “Rear Brakes”).

Lada classic brake system diagram
1 - brake disc
2 - brake pedal
3 - vacuum booster
4 - master cylinder for hydraulic brakes
5 — pipeline of the front brake drive circuit
6 — front brake protective cover
7 — front brake caliper
8 - vacuum pipeline
9 — master cylinder reservoir
10 — parking brake lever button
11 — parking brake lever
12 — lever latch rod
13 — lever latch
14 — bracket for the parking brake drive lever
15 — return lever
16 — pipeline of the rear brake drive circuit
17 — flange of the cable sheath tip
18 — rear brake wheel cylinder
19 — rear brake pressure regulator
20 — pressure regulator drive lever
21 — brake pads
22 — lever for manual drive of the pads
23 — rod of the pressure regulator drive lever
24 — bracket for fastening the tip of the cable sheath
25 - rear cable
26 - lock nut
27 — adjusting nut
28 — bushing
29 — rear cable guide
30 - guide roller
31 - front cable
32 — parking brake warning lamp switch stop
33 - brake light switch

Parts of the parking brake drive VAZ 2105
1 — cover
2 - front cable
3 - lever
4 - button
5 — thrust spring
6 — latch rod
7 — bushing
8 - roller
9 — rear cable guide
10 - spacer sleeve
11 — tension spring
12 — spacer bar
13 — lever for manual drive of the pads
14 - rear cable
15 — rear cable mounting bracket

After loosening the locknut 26 and the adjusting nut 27, remove the tension spring 11, then completely unscrew the locknut and nut.

Disconnect the cable brackets 15 from the floor of the VAZ 2104 body and the rear cable end from the brake shield; remove the brackets and rear cable of the VAZ 2105.

Remove roller 8 with sleeve 7.

Remove the lever protective cover, and then the lever assembly and the front cable.

After removing the cotter pin and thrust washer, disconnect the front cable from the handbrake lever.

Install the parking brake in the reverse order of removal, followed by its adjustment (see “Adjusting the parking brake of the VAZ 2107”). When installing, lubricate the rear cable guide, the axis of the VAZ 2107 parking brake lever, the roller bushing and the tip of the front cable with LITOL-24 or LSTs-15 grease.

It is quite possible to do repairs such as replacing the parking brake cable of a VAZ 2107 yourself, even without experience in car repairs. The cable on the classics becomes unusable from time to time and needs to be replaced with a new one. In this case, the only good thing is that the new part is very inexpensive, and it won’t take much time to replace it.

Replacing the VAZ 2107 parking brake cable can be done both in a pit and simply in open areas. Of course, in a hole or on an overpass is preferable, because you won’t have to dodge under the bottom of the car. You need to understand that without a good cable there is no way to properly adjust the handbrake, therefore, when adjusting the handbrake, you must always check the condition of the main cable.

When to change the parking brake cable

On the classic there are two cables that control the handbrake. The first (short) - connects to the handbrake handle and pulls the main cable (long), which directly presses the brake pads to the drum. A short cable rarely causes any problems and can perform its function properly for many years. But a long cable needs constant attention, and quite often fails, which is what we are talking about on this page.

A long cable often becomes sour or stretched. If the cable is stretched, the adjusting nut can be fully tightened, but the handbrake can barely hold. And if it is soured, then one wheel can hold normally, while the second will not hold, or at all, the cable will not “move” at all, and thus will not move the pads apart.

Some car enthusiasts prefer not to buy a new cable, but to “reanimate” the old one. This is done using machine oil, in which the soured cable must be “cooked”. After such a procedure, a soured cable often begins to work, but the process of restoring it is not the most convenient, so it will be more profitable to buy a new one, especially since it costs no more than 300 rubles.

Required tools and materials for replacement

New handbrake cable;
Jack;
Balloon wrench;
Supports for the body or stumps. A car with the rear wheels removed will stand on them;
A set of open-end wrenches and a set of sockets;
Wheel chocks. It is necessary so that when lifting with a jack the car does not fall, because the handbrake will not be tightened;
Durable screwdriver. For removing and installing brake drum springs;
Universal lubricant WD-40. The bolts and nuts that hold the cable in place often become sour. Lubricant will help you unscrew them without breaking them.

We drive onto a pit/overpass or just a flat area and use a wheel wrench to loosen the bolts of the rear wheels. Jack up the rear wheels one by one and remove them. We place supports/stumps under the body;
Approximately in the middle of the bottom there is a threaded rod, on which there are two nuts, with the help of which the cables are tensioned. The rod is fixed by a spring. Remove the spring using a screwdriver. And tighten both nuts completely. We also remove the bar;
Remove the brake drums from both wheels;
Use a screwdriver to tighten the springs that hold the pads;
Each wheel has two brake pads. It is necessary to remove one rear one from each side, in the direction of travel of the car;
We go under the bottom and head 10 on both sides and unscrew the cable mounting brackets;
Also, on both sides, closer to the front, the cable is fixed in brackets. It needs to be pulled out of them. If it does not pull out, you need to lightly tap the tips with a wrench;
Let's move on to the brake shields on each side. Using a 8mm socket, unscrew two bolts on each side that secure the cable to the brake shield;
The old cable can be pulled out of the holes in the brake shields and removed completely. Dismantling completed;
The new cable is installed completely in reverse order.

Replacing the handbrake cable for Lada 2107 (VAZ 2107)

When to change the parking brake cable

Required tools and materials for replacement

New handbrake cable;
Jack;
Balloon wrench;
Supports for the body or stumps. A car with the rear wheels removed will stand on them;
A set of open-end wrenches and a set of sockets;
Wheel chocks. It is necessary so that when lifting with a jack the car does not fall, because the handbrake will not be tightened;
Durable screwdriver. For removing and installing brake drum springs;
Universal lubricant WD-40. The bolts and nuts that hold the cable in place often become sour. Lubricant will help you unscrew them without breaking them.

We drive onto a pit/overpass or just a flat area and use a wheel wrench to loosen the bolts of the rear wheels. Jack up the rear wheels one by one and remove them. We place supports/stumps under the body;
Approximately in the middle of the bottom there is a threaded rod, on which there are two nuts, with the help of which the cables are tensioned. The rod is fixed by a spring. Remove the spring using a screwdriver. And tighten both nuts completely. We also remove the bar;
Remove the brake drums from both wheels;
Use a screwdriver to tighten the springs that hold the pads;
Each wheel has two brake pads. It is necessary to remove one rear one from each side, in the direction of travel of the car;
We go under the bottom and head 10 on both sides and unscrew the cable mounting brackets;
Also, on both sides, closer to the front, the cable is fixed in brackets. It needs to be pulled out of them. If it does not pull out, you need to lightly tap the tips with a wrench;
Let's move on to the brake shields on each side. Using a 8mm socket, unscrew two bolts on each side that secure the cable to the brake shield;
The old cable can be pulled out of the holes in the brake shields and removed completely. Dismantling completed;
The new cable is installed completely in reverse order.

After installing the new cable, the handbrake must be adjusted. To do this, put on the wheels, leaving the car on supports, and tighten the cable using the adjusting nut. The cable must be tensioned so that it can bend if you press on it with your finger. Then we go to one of the rear wheels and try to spin it. It should rotate freely.

Now we go to the salon, tighten the handbrake one click and try to turn the wheel again. It should scroll, but rather tightly, which means that the adjustment has been made correctly and after three clicks the machine will stand “tight.” If with one click the wheel does not tighten at all, you need to tighten the cable a little more. If the cable is fully tensioned, but the handbrake does not hold, this does not mean at all that the replacement of the VAZ 2107 handbrake cable was done incorrectly, it’s just that problems are also present in other elements responsible for the handbrake. Often the handbrake does not hold due to the spacer bars, which can be very worn and, therefore, do not move the pads apart enough. Or the springs at the ends of the cable may be too long and the cable rests on them. In this case, we recommend paying attention to these elements.

Content

Dismantling
Installation
Cable adjustment procedure

Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107 can be done at a car service center - quite quickly and professionally, but due to the simplicity of the procedure, you can do it yourself

Additional Information:

The cost of the part varies between 300-400 rubles. It is recommended to purchase from trustworthy sellers: low-quality cables (i.e., made from low-quality material with a violation of manufacturing technology) usually do not last long.

Required tools: pliers, wrenches, pliers.

Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107. No service stations. Do it yourself

The work that owners of the same model have to periodically carry out is replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107. This manipulation is quite simple - if you first understand the design of the handbrake, the characteristic features of the fastenings, etc. But first of all, you need to find out in what cases it is carried out .
The reasons for the repair are intuitively clear: in cases where the handbrake does not perform its functions (does not “hold” the car in the parking position); if a cable break or severe deformation (stretching) is detected. Replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107 can be done at a car service center - quite quickly and professionally, but due to the simplicity of the procedure, you can do it yourself

Additional Information:

The cost of the part varies between 300-400 rubles. It is recommended to purchase from trustworthy sellers: low-quality cables (that is, made of low-quality material with poor manufacturing technology) usually do not last long.

Required tools: pliers, wrenches, pliers.

Dismantling

First you need to remove the brake drums - on both sides. The next step is to disconnect the right rear brake pad. The cable tip is removed from it, and then the block itself is removed from the brake shield;
It is necessary to immediately warn novice repairmen: the front brake pad cannot be removed;
in a similar way
, after which the lock nut should be loosened. To prevent it from turning, use a second key to fix the adjusting nut. Then, fixing the tip with pliers, unscrew both nuts;
We remove the spring hook from the tip using pliers. Fixing the tip with pliers, remove the spacer sleeve and lock nut from it;
We remove the guide, then unscrew the nuts that secure the bracket to the body;
Remove the bracket. Pull out the cable from the bracket mount, unscrew the bolts securing the tip (they are located on the brake shield);
At the final stage,
we remove the tip of the shell from the brake shield. Disconnecting the left branch of the cable, located on the corresponding side of the machine, is carried out in a similar way.

Installation

Installation of the new part is carried out in the reverse order, after which adjustment is made.

Some useful tips

, which will be useful to those who are doing this work for the first time:

the sheath of the new cable should be located above the longitudinal rod;
The cable branches - right and left - are not identical. There is a rubber tube on the sheath of the right branch, but not on the left;
Before installing the cable, it is necessary to replace the brake pads.

Cable adjustment procedure

The lever is lowered to its lowest position, the lock nut is loosened

. Holding the end of the cable, we adjust (tighten or loosen - determined experimentally) the corresponding nut.

We tighten the locknut, and then check the operation: normal operation of the handbrake is guaranteed if the number of clicks does not exceed 4. A larger number indicates insufficient cable tension; the adjustment procedure should be repeated.

Needless to say, all of the above operations are performed in the inspection pit

, overpass or lift for easy access to the units.

As you can see, replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ 2107 is a fairly responsible process that requires precision and attention. Those who do this work for the first time may encounter difficulties (mainly regarding the location of individual components and mechanisms). Some practice will provide beginners with the necessary experience - after performing the manipulations even just once, they will be armed with the knowledge of how to fix the problem themselves.

Why the handbrake does not work on the VAZ 2107

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Excessive cable stretch.
Damage to the cable.
Malfunction of the brake mechanism in the rear wheel drums.

Changing the handbrake cable

The replacement algorithm is as follows:

After the rear wheels and brake drums are removed, you need to go down into the inspection hole and find the tension adjusting rod. This rod is equipped with a spring, which must be removed using a screwdriver.
Both nuts are unscrewed, after which the adjustment bar is removed. Next, the rear and front handbrake cables are dismantled.

Using a wrench, you need to unscrew the two nuts securing the two brackets. These brackets prevent the cable from falling. There are screws under the nuts that prevent them from unscrewing on their own.
After this, you should remove the rear brake drums and remove the springs that secure the brake pads. The pads can also be replaced if they show excessive wear.
Next, you need to pull the cable to disengage it from the bracket against which it rests.
Using a 10mm wrench, you need to unscrew the front cable mounting brackets. After unscrewing the bolt, carefully remove the roller. To remove the roller, you need to roll it forward in the direction of the tip.
To remove the front part of the device, you need to pull on the product to remove it from the bracket and intermediate support structure.
After this, you need to get out of the hole and go into the car interior. When performing work, the handbrake must be in its lowest position. Inside, unscrew the two screws securing the handle trim.
There are 4 bolts under the cladding that need to be unscrewed. After unscrewing them, you will need to remove the handle along with the front cable.
To disconnect the cable mount from the handle, you will need to use pliers to remove the small cotter pin that secures the device to the handbrake handle.
After this, the device can be completely removed from the car and a new cable installed in its place. The installation process of both products is carried out in the reverse order of removal. After this, you should secure them and begin the tension adjustment procedure.

It is important to know! When installing the rear cable, it is important to know the following: this element has right and left sides. On the right side there is a rubber tube, which acts as additional insulation of the braid from the nearby hot resonator pipe.

Adjusting the hand brake VAZ 2107

Adjustment of the handbrake should be performed not only periodically when the parking brake is lost, but also after replacing the cable. In order to adjust the cable tension, you will need to take the following tools:

pliers;
two keys for 13;
a can of WD-40 lubricant.

How to change a handbrake cable

Not all car enthusiasts know that the parking brake system includes not one, but two cables - front and rear. It is the second one that often has to be changed. There may be several reasons for this, including critical wear and damage. And also in case of frequent jamming, the cable has to be replaced. In addition, if, after adjusting its tension, you find that the handbrake can no longer block the rear wheels, while the brake pads are fully operational, replacing the VAZ-2107 handbrake cable will be the only correct solution. We will tell you how to do this further.

If you do not intend to contact a car service, you can change the unusable cable yourself. To do this, you need to buy a new part and prepare the same simple set of tools that are used in the adjustment process. You will also need a jack.

The handbrake cable needs to be changed if it gets jammed frequently.

Important! Buy a handbrake cable only from a supplier that has proven itself and is trustworthy, since a low-quality product made in violation of technology will not last very long.

If everything you need is ready, you can start replacing, starting with dismantling. The following guide describes in detail how to change the handbrake cable on a VAZ-2107 in a garage - you just need to follow its instructions:

First, you need to raise the rear of the car so that the rear wheels can rotate freely. This is necessary to dismantle the brake drums, without which removing the old cable and installing a new one is simply impossible.
Now you need to remove the brake pads, and there is no need to remove both, but only the rear one on each wheel.
Next, similar to the adjustment process, hold the adjusting nut on the rod with one wrench, and loosen the locknut with the second. But in this case, both nuts should be unscrewed. First, disconnect the tension spring from the rod using pliers.
After removing the nuts, you can easily remove the rear cable guide, and then remove the cable itself from it.
On the left and right sides of the car, two fixing brackets are attached to the bottom, in which the protective shell is placed - they must be removed by unscrewing two nuts on each.
Further towards the wheels, the protective shell rests with two tips on two more brackets. There is no need to unscrew anything here - just disengage the tips by pulling the shell back.
Having reached the brake flap on each wheel, remove the two bolts that hold the tips of the protective shell. Then pull the rope to bring them out.

Further, replacing the handbrake cable on a VAZ-2107 car involves installing a new product. To do this, follow the same pattern as when removing, but in reverse order. At the same time, make sure that the protective sheath passes over the longitudinal rod, and the right and left branches are located each on their own side, since they are not the same. So, on the shell of the right branch there is a rubber tube, but on the left it is missing. Before replacing the cable, it is advisable to install new brake pads, and after completing all installation work, be sure to adjust the hand brake system.

Replacing the Handbrake Cable VAZ 2107

replacement parking brake cable for VAZ 2101-VAZ 2107

Rear cable Not all people know the handbrake, but the parking brake actuator consists of two two cables, namely the front cable and the main rear cable, over time the rear cable becomes unusable, that is, it stretches, breaks, etc., so in this case you need to change it to a new one. because without a handbrake getting out of the car where it is scary, bad thoughts immediately come to mind that the car is rolling, etc., so you need to replace the cable immediately after it fails.

How to correctly adjust or replace the hand brake cable of a VAZ-2107 yourself

The purpose of the manual brake mechanism on the VAZ-2107 car is to ensure that the rear wheels of the car are locked during parking. According to the regulations, a properly functioning and properly adjusted handbrake should hold the vehicle in a stationary position on a slope of up to 25%. As brake pads wear out over time, the parking brake no longer does its job effectively and needs to be tightened periodically. In addition, the handbrake cable itself operates in aggressive conditions; sooner or later it stretches, wears out and even breaks, which requires replacement. To repair the handbrake, you can go to a service station, although this system is so simple that any car enthusiast can handle it - you just need to have an idea of how to tighten or replace the handbrake on a VAZ-2107, and have a minimum set of tools.

The handbrake cable stretches, wears out, or breaks over time.

For what other reasons can a car’s parking brake fail? First of all, under the influence of moisture, corrosion, and also due to accumulated contaminants, the cable quite often gets jammed in the protective sheath. The problem can usually be resolved by regular cleaning and lubricant, but sometimes replacement is the only solution. Quite rarely, but it still happens that the ratchet mechanism of the lever fails, which requires disassembling it and replacing the failed parts. But you should start such repairs only if you are confident in the performance of the remaining elements of the system, including correctly adjusted cable tension.