Brake Rope

Buying a brake cable: brake safely with the right brake cable

If the brake cable is stiff, the cable looks damaged or the braking effect decreases, every journey feels unsafe. At ecanis, you can find a suitable brake cable for your car without a long search and order it conveniently online. Depending on the condition, a specific brake cable repair or the complete replacement of the brake cable is then required so that your vehicle decelerates smoothly again. You will receive suitable spare parts that are designed for reliable function in everyday life and give you a safe feeling when braking.

Brake cable: function and safety in everyday life

The brake cable in the car transmits your braking force and ensures that the brake mechanism is controlled precisely and that the braking distance builds up in a controlled manner. Perfect power transmission is particularly important for the handbrake cable, but also for other brake cable solutions in the vehicle, so that the brake is applied evenly and the vehicle stops safely. Depending on the vehicle type, the brake cable acts as a link between the lever, pedal and wheel brake and is therefore a central component of the brake system.

A smooth-running brake cable provides noticeably more riding comfort because the handbrake remains fine to modulate and does not behave jerkily when applied. If your brake cable is defective, the lever gets stuck when it is released or the cable already shows sight-relevant damage, not only the feeling of safety suffers, but also comfort when manoeuvring or parking. Typical brake cable damage includes rust, broken strands or fraying ends. They significantly shorten the service life of the brake cable and are a clear signal for maintenance or replacement before major consequential damage occurs to the brake system.

Repairing the brake cable or replacing the brake cable

When is it worth repairing the brake cable

A repair can make sense if the brake cable is still in good overall condition and only minor anomalies can be seen, such as a slightly damaged sheath or the onset of friction due to dirt. In such cases, brake cable repairs usually focus on cleaning, lubricating and adjusting as well as replacing brake cable accessories such as guides, holders or adjusting screws. In this way, smooth running can often be restored. Heavily damaged parts, on the other hand, can hardly be permanently repaired; here it is more a matter of care and fine adjustment than of completely restoring a severely damaged cable.

When you should replace your brake cable

It is advisable to replace the cable if there is visible or noticeable damage. This includes rusty or broken strands, a broken brake cable, a very stiff handbrake or an uneven braking effect between the wheels. In such cases, the brake cable is defective, the friction is significantly increased or the cable no longer runs freely in its guides. You should then change the brake cable and replace it completely, as a new cable is usually the more reliable and safer solution in the event of such damage.

Find the right brake cable for your car and order it easily online

You can find the right brake cable for your vehicle by selecting your car in the intelligent car spare parts search and displaying the matching parts. All relevant brake cable spare parts and accessories are clearly listed, including variants that exactly match your vehicle data. You can then select the desired brake cable online, buy it directly and order it conveniently so that you get all the components you need from a single source and can renew your brake system in a targeted manner.

Your advantages with ecanis

• Wide range of brake cables and brake cables for many vehicle types
• Clear selection of suitable spare parts and accessories
• Direct path from search to order without detours
• Technically tested car parts with clear product information
• Transparent conditions and a service-orientated contact person

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