Can anyone provide any pointers regarding the handbrake cable on the rear calipers..... i.e. do i definately need to disconnect the cable end during pad & disc renewal or can it be left connected ?

On completion, when the brake pedal is depressed to set new pads against the disc, what effect does this have on the handbrake cable adjustment if the cable has been removed, and/or if it hasn't been removed ?

Sorry but it's my first time for pad replacement.... @ 90,000+ miles !! Any help gratefully received & appreciated. T.I.A.

I didn't do anything with my handbrake cables when I replaced my disks and pads. I just removed the old ones, wound the calipers back and fitted the new ones. Everything seems to work as it should.

I didn't do anything with my handbrake cables when I replaced my disks and pads. I just removed the old ones, wound the calipers back and fitted the new ones. Everything seems to work as it should.

Thanks, I'll follow your lead.

Thanks, I'll follow your lead.

you need the brake wind in tool don't try to do it with pliers???