Handbrake cable replacement — logbook Toyota Vista 1998

After replacing the pillow, I also got to the handbrake cable! To begin with, it was necessary to somehow get under the car, because. the hole in the garage is short. I acted simply, put planks under the wheels on one side, with one end on the ground with the other on a brick, well, or something like that ...

He threw the mattress and climbed ...

Slowly dismantling, there was an understanding that not all the details will remain alive. Broke a few bolts during disassembly. Eh ... I scratched my head, found an old drill in the garage and climbed under the car, that's what happened.

When disassembling, even WD-40 did not help

And there were no casualties!

Having removed the old cable, I decided to install a new one, and then disassemble the brake mechanism ...

Let's go further...

Having removed the brake disc, I was shocked to say the least to find the pads worn down to the metal.

In short, I ordered a set of pads for the handbrake, as much as 840r, but not the original, but like BOSCH, they won’t fit, they will order the original, I’m waiting for Friday ... And here’s the hero of the occasion!

I'm glad that the pads came and even came up. Now the handbrake works for me, and here are some more pictures ...