🚗 VW GOLF MK5 & MK6 REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE PAIR – LEFT & RIGHT PARKING BRAKE CABLES
Replacement rear handbrake cable pair for selected Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Golf Mk6 vehicles.
Supplied as a set of two handbrake cables, intended for the rear left and rear right parking brake assemblies where the original cable references, dimensions and end fittings match.
Suitable for replacing worn, seized, stretched or damaged mechanical parking brake cables on compatible vehicles.
✔ 1 × Rear Left Handbrake Cable
✔ 1 × Rear Right Handbrake Cable
TOTAL: 2 HANDBRAKE CABLES – COMPLETE REAR PAIR
This listing is for two replacement handbrake cables. Brake calipers, handbrake levers and additional fittings are not included unless specifically supplied.
Product Type: Handbrake / Parking Brake Cable
Fitting Position: Rear Left & Rear Right
Quantity: 2 Pieces
Selling Unit: Pair
Length 1: 1450 mm
Length 2: 810 mm
Vehicle Make: Volkswagen
Vehicle Models: Golf Mk5 / Golf Mk6
Primary OE Reference: 1K0609721Q
Brake System: Mechanical Parking Brake – subject to vehicle verification
1K0609721AA
1K0609721Q
1K0609721J
1K0609651C
1K0609721AT
1K0609721T
1K0609721S
1K0609721BE
1K0609721BB
These are supplier-provided OE cross-reference numbers for identification purposes.
Please compare your original handbrake cable reference before ordering.
The product should not be described as genuine Volkswagen unless its manufacturer and authenticity are confirmed.
The following vehicles are potential applications based on the supplied compatibility catalogue.
Petrol Engines
1.4 16V – 75 / 80 PS
1.4 FSI – 90 PS
1.4 TSI – 122 / 140 / 170 PS
1.6 – 102 PS
1.6 FSI – 115 PS
2.0 FSI – 150 PS
2.0 GTI – 200 / 230 PS
3.2 R32 4Motion – 250 PS
Diesel Engines
1.9 TDI – 90 / 105 PS
2.0 SDI – 75 PS
2.0 TDI – 136 / 140 / 170 PS
2.0 TDI 16V – 140 PS
Petrol Engines
1.4 – 80 PS
1.4 TSI – 122 / 140 / 160 / 170 PS
1.6 – 102 PS
2.0 TFSI – 200 PS
Diesel Engines
1.9 TDI – 105 PS
1.9 TDI 4Motion – 105 PS
2.0 TDI – 136 / 140 PS
2.0 TDI 16V – 140 PS
Petrol Engines
1.2 TSI – 86 / 105 PS
1.4 – 80 PS
1.4 TSI – 122 / 160 PS
1.6 – 102 PS
1.8 TSI – 160 PS
2.0 GTI – 200 / 210 / 235 PS
2.0 R 4Motion – 256 / 265 / 270 PS
Diesel Engines
1.6 TDI – 90 / 105 PS
2.0 TDI – 110 / 136 / 140 / 170 PS
2.0 TDI 4Motion – 140 PS
Petrol Engines
1.2 TSI – 86 / 105 PS
1.4 – 80 PS
1.4 TSI – 122 / 160 PS
1.6 – 102 PS
2.0 TFSI – 200 PS
Diesel Engines
1.6 TDI – 90 / 105 PS
1.6 TDI 4Motion – 105 PS
2.0 TDI – 110 / 136 / 140 PS
Petrol Engines
1.2 TSI – 105 PS
1.4 TSI – 122 / 125 / 150 / 160 PS
2.0 GTI – 211 PS
2.0 R – 265 PS
2.0 TSI – 220 PS
Diesel Engines
1.6 TDI – 105 PS
2.0 TDI – 110 / 140 / 150 PS
The vehicles above are potential applications based on the supplied compatibility catalogue.
Different VW Golf Mk5 and Mk6 vehicles may use different handbrake cables depending on body style, rear brake system, drivetrain and production date.
Not every listed Golf Mk5 or Mk6 is guaranteed to use the same handbrake cable pair.
In particular, Estate, Convertible, GTI, R32 and 4Motion applications require verification.
Please confirm the original cable references, lengths and end fittings before ordering.
✔ 2 × Rear Handbrake Cables
✔ Rear Left & Right Pair
✔ Replacement Parking Brake Cables
✔ 1450 / 810 mm Listed Dimensions
✔ Selected VW Golf Mk5 Applications
✔ Selected VW Golf Mk6 Applications
✔ Selected Hatchback and Estate Applications
✔ Multiple VW OE Cross-Reference Numbers
✔ Suitable for Mechanical Parking Brake Systems Where Fitment Matches
Worn or damaged handbrake cables may contribute to:
Parking brake not holding correctly
Excessive handbrake lever travel
Sticking or seized parking brake operation
Uneven rear parking brake engagement
Damaged or corroded cable outer casing
Parking brake failing to release correctly
These symptoms can have other causes, so inspection of the complete parking brake system is recommended.
Before ordering or fitting, please confirm:
✔ Vehicle make and model
✔ Vehicle production year
✔ Golf Mk5 or Mk6 generation
✔ Hatchback, Estate or Convertible body style
✔ Rear left and right fitting positions
✔ Original VW handbrake cable OE references
✔ Cable length and outer casing dimensions
✔ Cable end fittings and mounting points
✔ Rear brake system configuration
Vehicle model, engine size and registration year alone do not guarantee compatibility.
Professional installation is recommended.
After fitting, the parking brake system should be inspected, adjusted where required and tested according to the manufacturer's servicing procedures.
Please send us your UK vehicle registration number or VIN, together with the original handbrake cable reference where available, so the correct application can be checked.
We recommend confirming compatibility before purchasing to avoid ordering an incorrect cable pair.