97 jetta gt e-brake cable replacement.

[Danray97GT]

My GT 97 has had problems with the E-brake for awhile now. I have replaced the ft and rear calipers,rotors, and pads. the ebrake handle has been loose for about 2 years, but pulling it all the way would give enough pressure to hold the car until now. It locks in place, but the car rolls. Last winter i had problems with the e brake freezing. I would have to get under the rear wheel and wiggle the hell outta the brake cable and then it would release. I lifted my car up at the shop and saw the rubber dust cover/ sleeve deals on the cable were rotten through exposing the cable which was rusty. So with all that said im willing to give a shot at the brake cable/s? The parts warehouse i use carries the cable new for 17$ or so. they did mention it requires 2 cables. Left and right id assume. Now the true question is what kind of a pain is the cable to install? i dont have access to lift... . is the center consol a bear to take out? whats it consist of? thanks for the help... Dan Ray

[amorton]

Have your first tried adjusting the parking brake with your current cables? You didn't mention it...you can replace with new ones pretty easily. I don't know the specific steps anymore, but I'd suggest you pick up a Bentley service manual for this car. It will tell you how to do it, plus a lot of other things you've been meaning to do.

[Danray97GT]

I have the manual.. I wasnt sure if the e-brake can be adjusted on rear wheel disc. there is nothing to adjust it with as far as i can see??