A2Steve
A2OC Donor
Over the last 6 months or so i'm getting very regular requests for the front section of the handbrake. This is the section that runs from the handbrake lever down under the car and then splits into 2 cables that join to the rear handbrake cables.
I'm guessing these sudden requests are not due to an inherent problem that's suddenly begun happening in the last 6 months, whats caused it is Audi no longer supplying the part new.
The rear section of the cable is readily available from aftermarket suppliers so that's not an issue. As per the photo below you can see that the small section of cable that runs from the lever itself to the rear cables. As with this item that I started to remove today, the cable was rusted, frayed and crumbled on removal.
Ideally, if you've got a good set on yours then you'd coat them in grease and forget about them, but access isn't easy. They are underneath the heat shield that runs along the centre tunnel and the exhaust is in the way.
Ideally what the community needs is the manufacture of replacement cables. Is there anyone out there who has the skills to do so? I can send the unit above to you to help measure things up. Ultimately we are looking at many A2's being unable to get an MOT due to a failed handbrake cable along a very small section of the cable.
First, perhaps Tom @CreweAudi can confirm that the part is indeed no longer available?
I'm guessing these sudden requests are not due to an inherent problem that's suddenly begun happening in the last 6 months, whats caused it is Audi no longer supplying the part new.
The rear section of the cable is readily available from aftermarket suppliers so that's not an issue. As per the photo below you can see that the small section of cable that runs from the lever itself to the rear cables. As with this item that I started to remove today, the cable was rusted, frayed and crumbled on removal.
Ideally, if you've got a good set on yours then you'd coat them in grease and forget about them, but access isn't easy. They are underneath the heat shield that runs along the centre tunnel and the exhaust is in the way.
Ideally what the community needs is the manufacture of replacement cables. Is there anyone out there who has the skills to do so? I can send the unit above to you to help measure things up. Ultimately we are looking at many A2's being unable to get an MOT due to a failed handbrake cable along a very small section of the cable.
First, perhaps Tom @CreweAudi can confirm that the part is indeed no longer available?
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