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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHonda Lawn Mower Brake Cable Replacement Part # 54530-VL0-S01
Honda Lawn Mower Brake Cable Replacement Part # 54530-VL0-S01
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$21.62Estimated Savings
$112.5002:18
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the brake cable on a Honda lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the cable is if the engine stops or fails to start.
All of the information for this brake cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 10mm socket, pliers
All of the information for this brake cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 10mm socket, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the brake cable on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Use needle-nose pliers to detach the brake cable from the mounting bracket then unhook the z-end from the brake lever.
4
Next, detach the opposite z-end from the bail arm.
5
Use a 10mm socket and wrench to remove the nut and bolt to release the brake cable retainer.
6
Cut the zip ties securing the cable to the handle and the clutch cable and you can fully remove the old cable.
7
Install the new brake cable by first inserting the z-end into the bail arm.
8
Position the retainer on the arm and secure it with the nut and bolt.
9
Now attach the opposite z-end of the cable to the brake lever and secure the cable in the mounting bracket.
10
Use zip ties to secure the new brake cable to the handle and the clutch cable.
11
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the brake cable on a Honda lawn mower. The most common reason for replacing the cable is if the engine stops or fails to start.
All of the information for this brake cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 10mm socket, pliers
All of the information for this brake cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Honda
Tools needed: 10mm socket, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the brake cable on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Use needle-nose pliers to detach the brake cable from the mounting bracket then unhook the z-end from the brake lever.
4
Next, detach the opposite z-end from the bail arm.
5
Use a 10mm socket and wrench to remove the nut and bolt to release the brake cable retainer.
6
Cut the zip ties securing the cable to the handle and the clutch cable and you can fully remove the old cable.
7
Install the new brake cable by first inserting the z-end into the bail arm.
8
Position the retainer on the arm and secure it with the nut and bolt.
9
Now attach the opposite z-end of the cable to the brake lever and secure the cable in the mounting bracket.
10
Use zip ties to secure the new brake cable to the handle and the clutch cable.
11
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your lawn mower should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Brake Cable
$21.62
Total$0.00
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