Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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Bennyc2000
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Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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Hello,
I'm looking for the brake cables for my c5 estate from 2008, manual transmission 2.0 L diesel, the electric motor is not broken but the cables have worn out and need replacement. I've looked quite a bit but I can't seem to find the suitable piece for the replacement. If you could help me find how the cable looks, where to order it from etc would be a life saver!
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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Which engine and gearbox do you have, information necessary to find the correct diagrams and part numbers? :)
I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
I used to ride on two wheels, but now I need all four!
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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You have to make them by yourself, otherwise you have to replace the hole unit.
Bennyc2000
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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Is there some type of instructional video that shows how? Which cable would work the best for this?
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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This one is from AliExpress for 470 Euro's......
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Bennyc2000
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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And the mod with cables?
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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Such cables are available on eBay (German).
e.g. eBay item no.: 305852005306
Search for: electric handbrake cable FOR CITROEN C5 III X7 PEUGEOT 508 ...
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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Kees wrote: 01 Dec 2025, 19:25 You have to make them by yourself, otherwise you have to replace the hole unit.
That is complete bulls..t. Replacement cable are available and can be changed without replacing the whole unit.
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Re: Where can I find the electric brake cable for c5 estate 2008

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dkr= ... 0handbrake

this seller has them in Poland and I can supply to UK owners