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    Parking Brake Cable Repair & Replacement

    What does the parking brake cable do?

    Located underneath your vehicle, the parking brake cable is what connects the handbrake/footbrake to the parking brake shoes or disc brake pads. The hand / foot / parking brake cable allows the system to be completely independent of your vehicle’s hydraulic system, meaning it can be engaged in any situation.

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    When the parking brake is engaged, the cable allows for the hand / foot / parking brake shoes / pads to push against the drum or disc. This creates a clamping action which keeps the car from rolling.

    Learn more about how parking brakes work >

     

    Causes of a damaged parking brake cable:

    Wearing and rust can cause damage to the parking brake cable over time, eventually causing it to malfunction

    Normally when hand / foot / parking brake cables fail, they are seized on all the time, have stretched and therefore can no longer be adjusted or the cable snaps,

     

    Symptoms of a failing parking brake cable:

    The brake light is on – The brake warning light may stay on, even when the parking brake is released.

    Parking brake becomes stuck – The parking brake may become stuck or jammed due to a seized cable.

    Reduced parking brake effectiveness – Your vehicle may still roll even when the parking brake is engaged. This is dangerous and can cause accidents.

     

    How important is a parking brake cable repair?

    It is important that your vehicle remains still when the parking brake is engaged. We recommend that you get the parking brake examined by a mechanic as soon as you notice the problem. This will allow you to avoid accidents.

    If seeing a mechanic is not an option, avoid parking on hills and get someone (who knows how to drive) to stay in your car when you exit it. In the event that the vehicle rolls, they will be able to start the vehicle and apply the brakes.

     

    Parking brake cable repair & replacement in Hamilton

    At Grimmer Motors, we can replace your vehicle’s parking brake cable. This will improve your vehicle’s safety while it is parked.

    Our mechanics are experienced, honest and provide reliable repairs you can count on. For parking brake repairs in Hamilton, contact Grimmer Motors today!

     

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    Email: office@grimmermotors.co.nz

    Address: 998 Heaphy Terrace, Fairfield, Hamilton

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    Grimmer Motors Ltd

    4.7

    Jeff Fuller

    Dropped the ute off in the morning, got it back the same day with a premium service, new brakes pads, and cleaned, all for good value.

    Neil Sheppard

    Speedily resolved problems that developed with a brake light coming on.

    Kirstin Harris

    Great service, polite staff and would highly recommend to others Dropped my car in to Grimmers before 8.30 to have brake pads replaced and a new seat belt put in. I thought it might take the whole day turns out it didnt. ... Super happy with a fast service from the team. Plus my car smelt like a new car after it getting cleaned :) 10/10

    angela watson

    Again great service, was fast and efficient, reception was helpful and friendly, I have been with Grimmer motors for over a year or more now and am extremely happy with the service in all areas.

    Amy Renata

    Great communication

    Kiriarna Venter

    Easy to book online, car went in the next morning. Not only did they diagnose and fix the cause for the misfiring, they found an oil leak and an issue with my brakes that has plagued me ...for the last 3 years, the last mechanic I took it to kept saying there was no issues, even though the brakes were shaky and the car chewed through oil like there was no tomorrow! I brought these issues up at least 3 times with the previous mechanic with no resolution. So glad I brought my car here, and will continue to do so from now on! Very reasonable pricing too! Will recommend to everyone!

    Cinn Thornton

    The team at Grimmer Motors are very friendly and have awesome customer service. My car needed scan as flashing light on dash. The problem was identified , easy to ...understand explanation given and quote for fix provided. Thanks team.

    Rhys

    Good price, fast work, and they explained the work well to a layman like me - rear brake imbalance for wof, and light replace/cleanup/alignment - good work!

    Lincoln Fernandes

    Fast easy reliable and much cheaper compared to dealerships

    Hamish O'neill

    Great customer service, good communication and works done on time. Thanks Grimmers

    Sarah Bowers

    Love leaving our car(s) in the friendly and capable hands at Grimmer Motors. Everything from drop off, reception, communication and the work done is of a high standard... and much apprecaited. Another happy customer - thanks Grimmers.

    May Soliva

    Great service, prompt. Fair pricing on issues to pass WOF and quote for other repairs and maintenance. Happy with free car vaccuum and wash. Provided nice courtesy car. Good communication... all round especially from receptionist Wendy. Thanks team!

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