How To Replace Garage Door Lock Cable

Fitting instructions on how to fit garage door cones cables and wires for most make of uk garage doors including henderson merlin and garador catnic.

How to replace garage door lock cable. If both of your cables have broken there won t be any tension in the main springs. Garage doors that do not operate with a garage door opener use keyed cylinder locks to secure the door. Over time these locks will fail and need replacing. In this video i will show you how to replace a broken cable for your extension spring garage door.

Need to replace a garage door lock at my mums house dad has passed away now and i don t think there s any keys here s a couple of photos of what i want to replace any idea or links for what i require thanks. Cardale wessex apex and wickes fitting instructions cardale make most parts for wessex apex and wickes garage doors. Then move your vehicles and have your friends. Most garage doors are heavy 200 to 300 lbs so call in three strong friends to help you lift the door and hold it open while you lock it in the full raised position with a locking pliers.

Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools. Repairing the garage door cable 1. These types of locks usually mount in the center of the door and have two bars on the inside of the door that engage into the door tracks when you lock the door.