Ford Transit handbrake cable

The handbrake cable is an elementary part of the emergency brake on a commercial vehicle. It is a form of protection for the vehicle when stationary to prevent unplanned movement. By operating the vehicle and applying the handbrake, gradual wear and tear occurs. This can even lead to a complete breakage of the handbrake cable, which introduces a real danger to people and vehicles around the van.

Broken handbrake cable - Ford Transit

How can you recognise if the handbrake cable is damaged? In many cases this is verifiable by looking under the van. Depending on where the breakage has occurred, it may be that the broken cable is visible to the naked eye. However, there are other symptoms that can help us identify this fault. These are, first and foremost: a loose handbrake lever (as if it is not connected to the wheels), the vehicle does not stay in place despite the lever being pulled.

Handbrake cable types on the Ford Transit

There are different types of handbrake cable on the Ford Transit, depending on the year of manufacture and the type of drive. You may come across two separate handbrake cables for each side (right, left). Sometimes they come in the form of one combined cable. When buying a handbrake cable for a Ford Transit, we should find out which type of cable is present on our vehicle. In some cases, it is not necessary to buy a new cable, but it is sufficient to stretch the old one properly.