
This guide captures ‘bygone’ advice on how to Replace an Equaliser Handbrake Cable on a Renault 12 Classic Car.
Yet most Equaliser Handbrake Systems on Classic Cars are very similar.
For a more detailed view of handbrake systems used on Classic Cars and how to adjust them click HERE
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Contents In This Post
- Introduction
- Locate The equaliser Nut Underneath
- Remove The Wheel Hub Nuts
- Remove Drums And Cable From Lever
- Work Cable Through Back Plate
- Remove Completley
- Remove Cable Through Lower Radial Arm
- Slide Back Dirt Excluder
- Unhook Front End From Lever Arm
- Release Bolts In Engine Compartment
- Disconnect Battery & Unbolt Cable Under Dash
- Disconnect Electrics
- Remove Release Pin
- Reverse Procedure To Refit
- Latest CLASSIC HANDBRAKE CABLES On eBay
- About this site
Remember folks these are ‘bygone guides’ … useful but the safety and personal protective equipment measures are reflective of bygone awareness. Stay safe.
Introduction
You will find below a pictorial explanation of the work involved.
Locate The equaliser Nut Underneath

Remove The Wheel Hub Nuts

Remove Drums And Cable From Lever

Work Cable Through Back Plate

Remove Completley

Remove Cable Through Lower Radial Arm

Slide Back Dirt Excluder

Unhook Front End From Lever Arm

Release Bolts In Engine Compartment

Disconnect Battery & Unbolt Cable Under Dash

Disconnect Electrics

Remove Release Pin

Reverse Procedure To Refit
Fitting new is simply a reverse of the above procedure.
Once you have fitted the new cables then you may like to follow this link for adjusting the cable correctly.
You may need to search the post as it covers the adjustment of several types of handbrake.
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