Garage Door Cable Replacement in Willetton
A Willetton sectional door had dropped a lift cable and jammed on one side. We fitted new cables and bottom brackets and rebalanced the door the same visit.
Service
Cable Replacement
Suburb
Willetton
Door Type
Sectional
Job Type
Repair
Result
New cables and bottom brackets fitted — door running true and level again.
Job Summary
Problem
Lift cable off the drum, door hanging out of level.
Diagnosis
Worn cables and a failing bottom bracket on one side.
Solution
Replaced both cables and bottom brackets, then rebalanced.
Result
New cables and bottom brackets fitted — door running true and level again.
Customer Problem
The homeowner in Willetton found their sectional garage door sitting crooked and catching in the tracks — a classic sign a lift cable has come off its drum.
- Door sitting higher on one side and binding in the vertical track
- A cable had unwound from the drum
- Bottom bracket showing signs of wear and pull-out
Inspection & Diagnosis
On inspection both lift cables were frayed near the bottom brackets and one bracket had started to lift away from the panel.
- Both cables past their safe service life
- One bottom bracket loose and unsafe to re-tension
- Drums and shaft otherwise sound
Solution
We fitted a matched pair of new lift cables and new bottom brackets, re-seated the cables on the drums and rebalanced the door.
- New lift cables fitted both sides
- New bottom brackets installed
- Door rebalanced and safety-tested
Before & After
After
Parts & Work Completed
- Lift cables (pair)
- Bottom brackets
- Drum re-set
Frequently Asked Questions
Most single-door cable replacements are completed in under an hour. We always replace cables in pairs and rebalance the door so both sides wear evenly.
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