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Cables Length Measuring Guide
Please refer to our measuring guide to ensure you order the correct size. If you need additional help or have any questions about the measuring guide, please give us a call or send us a support message – contact us.
Why Won't The Recliner Chair Open?
Are you pulling the side handle on your recliner and nothing happens? Not feeling any resistance when you open the lever or you found a small round piece of metal fallen out of the handle and onto the floor? This is the common ways people find they have a broken recliner release cable. Good News is you’ll will find a suitable replacement here.
Why Do Recliner Cables Break?
Most common reasons for a manual recliner release pull cable to snap or break are low quality weak wire and connections or an incorrect length of exposed free wire causing the barrel to snap off when the footrest of the recliner is slammed shut. Another contributing factor to consider is the age of the furniture and frequency of use can play a big role especially if the recliner furniture is used very frequently, the continued tugging of the handle on the wire connection and the flexing of the inner wire can cause it to fray away from the barrel.
How To Measure The Recliner Cable
To establish which recliner release cable fits your recliner first you must measure the broken cable. It’s important to match just two measurements, 1, The end barrel that fits into the handle it’s either 3.5mm or 6mm. 2, The free ‘exposed’ wire with the hook end and possibly a spring over the wire. Once you know these two sizes you can order the correct recliner release steel cable from us! See our handy measuring guide here CLICK HERE Cable measuring Guide
What's Special About Our Cables?
With plenty of options available on the web it can be difficult to see past the sales hype to find a durable good quality recliner cable that will not break. Here at Sofa Rehab we are confident we have sourced a very high quality design and premium build of replacement long life recliner release cables, we have ensured a very strong steel inner wire and end connections with a flexible yet durable outer PVC tube and strong secure retaining clip end all make for the best recliner cables available.
Don't Forget About The Handles
Not only have we sourced the very best quality long life recliner release cables, we have also worked closely with our factory to produce an equally durable and strong recliner release handle in both plastic and metal to match the quality of our cables. If you would prefer to upgrade your current handle and cable set please see our range here CLICK HERE for Handle and Cable Sets
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Make – Sofa Rehab
Type – Manual recliner release cables with or without springs
Materials – Wire, barrel and hook are steel, outer tube is PVC and retaining clip is plastic
Dimensions – Wire thickness 1.25mm PVC tube is 4.8mm
Barrel Dimensions – 3.5mm or 6mm (measured across the face of the end of the barrel)
Overall inner cable length – 965mm including barrel and hook end
Outer sheath Length – Depends on the exposed free wire required.
*Please note that all quoted measurement are approximate. During production of the barrels the molds can get worn and as a result the diameter of the 6mm barrel diameter can fluctuate between 4-7mm and this is not an issue as the sizes will still fit your handle.
Measuring Guide
Measuring Guide
How To Tutorial
How To Tutorial
Recliner Handle Replacement How To Tutorials
Remove the broken recliner handle by unscrewing the two fixing screws behind the latch using either a manual or electric screwdriver and pull the handle clear of the furniture.
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FAQs
FAQs
What size do I need?
To establish the correct size cable please follow our measuring guide form. If you are still unsure please contact us on 07 2111 4088 or email us info@sofarehab.com.au
I can't find my size cable?
This may be because the manufacturer of your chair has used a custom sized cable. Reach out to us as we will likely have a suitable cable to fit your recliner.
My cable is shorter than all those you sell, will yours fit?
The overall length of a cable is not important. What matters is two points, 1, Barrel size and 2. Exposed free wire hook length. Get these two correct and our cable will fit.
I fitted the new cable and now the chair won't close!
Two possible reasons for this.
1, The exposed free wire and hook end are too short preventing the release mechanism from engaging. This would require a correct length cable to fix.
2, The installation of the free wire and hook end is incorrect. Send us pictures of the installed cable and we can confirm info@sofarehab.com.au
I fitted my new cable and the chair will now not open!
Two possible reasons for this
1, The free wire exposed hook end is too long. New correct length cable is required to fix.
2, Installation of the free exposed end wire and hook is incorrect. reach out to us via email and attach pictures of the install. Info@sofarehab.com.au
I want a handle and cable set.
We sell handle and cables as sets or individually. Please refer back to the store catalogue ad click on Handle & Cable Sets.
Are these good quality cables?
Yes, we have worked closely with our supplier to produce a top quality reliable long life recliner release cable.
Is there a video on how to measure the cable?
We are working this video and its content. Watch this space.
Vish
(verified owner)Can’t speak high enough of Sofa Rehab. They are awesome.
I bought Recliner Release Cable last week.it arrived within 2 days..but the best part, it worked perfectly, exactly as described.. 100% satisfied.. my recliner is back in action as before. Sofa- rehab team was so helpful in suggesting the right product.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ..
Elizabeth Doyle
(verified owner)Quick delivery and exactly what I ordered!
Roma King
(verified owner)Very quick delivery. Items exactly as ordered
Ben
(verified owner)Website instructions made it really simple. We saved hundreds by ordering the parts direct from Sofa rehab. It is so great to have our recliner back in action.
jenny lee
(verified owner)I decided after about 8 years of my recliner not reclining i would figure out how to fix it my self (my husband had no idea how to fix the problem thus this expensive recliner has sadly sat for all these years unable to recline)…i found sofa rehab after searching online gave them a call and a few days later my cable and handle came.With the help of the awesome tutorial my chair is back in action….great job by me with the help of the fabulous sofa rehab team !!
Terry
(verified owner)Quick delivery and exactly what I required. Guide on selected the correct product was excellent.
Lynda Hemmimgs
(verified owner)Excellent helpful service, followed by prompt delivery.
Colin Faulkner
(verified owner)Excellent size guide, make sure you use it to ensure you get the correct cable. Excellent product
judith allsopp
(verified owner)Exceptionally fast delivery and very easy to DIY. Great customer service.
John Hood
(verified owner)This replacement fixed my broken cable and I now have another in reserve for my other chair too. Did a google search to find this. Would recommend service as very efficient too anyone.
chrisp
(verified owner)Quick delivery, easy instructions, 5 minute job. top marks for the size guide. Hard to go wrong.
JAMES
(verified owner)Prompt delivery and item was as described . Simple to fit , chair as good sa new. Thank you.
Ben
(verified owner)I must admit, I was a bit unsure about the measuring process but it turned out spot on!
Very fast delivery and easy installation.
Graeme
(verified owner)The product was brilliant, delivered quickly, easy to fit
Gerard
(verified owner)Is there a chance I can give you 10 stars. Perfect from price to order placement to goods received, Awesome. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Russell B
(verified owner)Just the thing. Did the job easy as!
Eamon Hannan
(verified owner)Worked perfectly. Videos very useful.
Les
(verified owner)Very helpful and quick delivery.
It was as quick and easy to install and worked perfectly
Khris
(verified owner)100% satisfied. Prompt delivery and the part fitted perfectly.
Warren Scott
(verified owner)Great service, great communication and good price.
Raymond Jannusch
(verified owner)Sofa Rehab service was quick and they made ordering the correct part of easy with the measuring guide. Would recommend using them
Glenn
Followed the measuring instructions. Item arrived quickly & fitted perfectly. Fitting videos were helpfull. Would definately recommend.
Wayne
(verified owner)cable selector was spot on cables arrived quickly fit perfectly fixed problem
Christian
Worked well and instructions are clear
Christian
The handle opens and closes well. My original broke so I did the replacement myself with this one.
abladmin
(verified owner)Excellent product
Don Paterson
(verified owner)Cables as requested delivered in a couple of days and was able to install easily bringing the reclining function back into use.
Betty
(verified owner)Great service. Part was perfect. Highly recommend
Marg
(verified owner)I had ordered part before so knew exactly what size I required. Easy to order online. Only paid for basic postage so took a little time to arrive. Part worked perfectly
Glenn
(verified owner)My second purchase now. Follow the instructions. Couldn’t be easier. Great service.
Barry
(verified owner)Totally satisfied with the product.
Darren
(verified owner)Cables Arrived promptly and fitted perfect highly recommend Sofa Rehab
Tina
(verified owner)Fantastic service. Item as described. Would highly recommend
Lyn
(verified owner)Works well and easy to install!
Megan
(verified owner)I could not request this site with words. I thought I would have to buy a new couch before I found this.
Louis
(verified owner)Bought 2 replacement cable over the phone. Very helpful staff and patient with my lack of knowledge on these cables. Was easy to replace and works well. Highly recommended Thank you
Jody Kay
(verified owner)Awesome Service
Ron
Four cables ordered. Arrived quickly and fitted easily first time.
Elizabeth Hollens-Riley
(verified owner)Very very helpful
Natalie
(verified owner)Excellent service and delivery. Thanks guys for all you help. Keep up the great work 👍🏼
Suzanne Sladden
(verified owner)Amazing service. Quick delivery. Easy to work out length with charts on site. All worked perfectly.
Terry
(verified owner)Will use sofarehab for any future orders. The order process was straightforward and easy. The item I ordered was delivered in short time and represented value for money. Website guide was excellent
Lynette
(verified owner)Very pleased with Sofarehab. The recliner release cable fix our recliner and we can now use it again. They were very prompt in posting it to us. The guide to the measurements we needed was vey accurate.
Aaron Young
(verified owner)Posted very quickly. Have bought three of these cables. First one had the smaller barrel but still worked on my first (test) recliner. Then ordered two more with the right barrel on the end and they work a treat! Easy to install too!
Brentan
(verified owner)My order was processed and delivered very fast and the product works great, just as advertised.
Installation only took 2 minutes or so and now My sofa is reclining again!
Bob Z
(verified owner)Recliner release cable worked a charm. AND, thanks to your video I was able to replace broken one myself! (And I am no handyman). Thank you.
Aaron Young
(verified owner)Quickly delivery, exactly as described and seem to be of similar if not better quality than the OEM items I had to replace. Totally recommend.
Jason Taylor
(verified owner)Great service,purchased replacement cable for recliner. Exactly as required.
Hayden
(verified owner)Great site, easy to identify item required, excellent service, item arrived promptly and I installed in 5 minutes, works perfectly.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sofa Rehab
Leanne Jackson
(verified owner)Perfect fit for our recliner, all fixed now.
Paul Lanagan
Sizing guide was very useful. Prompt delivery, and the cable fitted perfectly. Saved me a lot of trouble and expense to have someone come in to fix the sofa.
Michelle Fitzpatrick
(verified owner)Perfect. Fixed our proble. Great service and speedy delivery. Thank you.
Stu B – Melbourne
(verified owner)This product does exactly what you need it to do. I had doubt about the fact my redundant cable had a spring where the new one does not. I called the helpful staff at Sofa Rehab who assured me it would work. It did! Great service, value for money & fast delivery.
Lyn
(verified owner)Perfect, fixed my recliner. Easy to fit. Great product
Mats E Pettersson
(verified owner)Exactly what I ordered, and the recliner is now fully functional. Thank you
John & Wendy Wilson
(verified owner)Works well, prompt delivery, Thank you.
Dave McKeon
(verified owner)Great service and a very helpfull chart to measure cable.
Mel
(verified owner)I fixed the problem myself with the amazing help of Sofa Rehab and their online video. Amazing customer service.
Sharon Cattell
(verified owner)Product was easy to install and worked perfectly. Staff were very helpful when I realised I had ordered the wrong barrel size. Refund was quickly dealt with. I would definitely recommend SofaRehab. Thank You
Mike Parfitt
(verified owner)Excellent fast service. Measure old cable veeerrry carefully, as a few millimeters makes a lot of difference.. Cable fitted well and chair back to it’s old reclining self.
Nick
(verified owner)This is a terrific service. The website tells you how to determine what cable you need and that’s exactly what they send you. Instructions are provided and Fitting the cable to your recliner is just a few minutes work and no special tools are needed. Prices are very reasonable and delivery is included. Highly recommended!
Guido Assmann
(verified owner)When I needed help the friendly customer service helped
Thank you very much
Megan Hay
(verified owner)Size Guide was great, delivery was quick and Installation took 15 minutes to do 2 chairs. Very Happy with my purchase.
Kathy Brooker
(verified owner)Product is spot on. Videos helped with measurements and installation. Fast friendly service
Kathy Brooker
(verified owner)Cannot fault service or product. Very happy
Louise
(verified owner)Had 2 cables delivered as promised after using the very helpful measuring guide. Online guide on how to replace was absolutely fantastic, as I had no idea, but knew it must be possible. Saved me hundreds doing it myself. Thankyou team
Wade
(verified owner)Cabled was shipped quickly and fitted and worked perfectly
Robyn Martin
(verified owner)Easy to order and arrived on time. Good quality great value. Thankyou
Siam
(verified owner)Guide to select the correct size was very helpful as well as the notes to say which measurements were the critical ones. Item arrived in good time & fits perfectly.
ranald millar
(verified owner)Excellent service and product was as advertised and easy to fit
Steve
(verified owner)The downloadable size guide was a great help and once you know what you need the ordering process is simple. I was also happy with the quick delivery given the current delivery delays because of COVID.
Stacey
(verified owner)Excellent customer service. Website easy to navigate and measurement guide simple to use. Would recommend Sofa Rehab. Fixed our 2 recliners, have saved info for the next 2 when we need them replaced
Martin Middleditch
Got the right part to fix our recliner – which saved us loads I’m sure. Great to have this option available.
Mike
(verified owner)Worked perfectly and was relatively easy to do, I just followed the instructions on the video.
Coralie
(verified owner)Fantastic service. Couldn’t be happier with my new recliner cables. So nice to have my lounged in good working order. Thank you!
Helen
(verified owner)Excellent service with prompt delivery. Highly recommend Sofarehab
Val Porter
(verified owner)Really great service, measuring for replacement part made ordering so easy. Very prompt service. Thank you for saving me from having to replace my recliners.
John De George
(verified owner)Very good products at a reasonable price and postage. Fast and professional picking and packing. Arrived with in time frame. What more can I say. PS. the barrel looked smaller than the 6mm on the broken one, But it works
Tricia
(verified owner)Excellent service, very fast delivery.
Carol
(verified owner)Excellent. Works great
Greg Sant
(verified owner)10/10 Awesome to deal with and very prompt service 😀
Fiona
(verified owner)Great service and the size guide provided made things so much simpler. Who knew that there would be so many variations in an innocent little recliner cable! Very prompt delivery and a helpful website. Many thanks.
Paul
(verified owner)Excellent service and great delivery and cable works well
David
(verified owner)Great service, fast delivery, cable works a treat and video on the website made it so easy to install.
shane
(verified owner)Excellent service and great delivery and cable works well
Andrew
(verified owner)Easy to use website with no hassles trying to find the right part.
Have already shared with a workmate.
Kevin
(verified owner)Great to find a distributor who sells parts to fix products. Efficient and effective in getting the product out. Part was as advertised and fixed the problem beautifully. Certainly would recommend.
Pam
(verified owner)Descriptions were easy to work out which cable we needed. Fitting was easy. Works well. Fast delivery.
Roselle Louisa Morfee
(verified owner)Fixed, feet up again. Great instructions to work our fit and excellent service.
Michael C Miller
(verified owner)Perfect fit, fixed my favorite recliner. Thank You
Don Taylor
(verified owner)Your measuring guide ensured I got exactly the right cable and handle. And your install video was so helpful, the repair was done in minutes after unwrapping the mail. Super happy with the result, your service and your online help. Would not have believed it was that easy…but getting the right replacement cable and handle was the key. Thank you. *****
R Charman
Great product, service and price.
Brian Platz
(verified owner)Item ordered was the right fit and seemlessly delivered. All round great service.
Rainer
(verified owner)Measuring chart was excellent, supply was prompt, service was terrific and prices are reasonable.
David Duckworth
(verified owner)Needed 3 cables, size guide was spot on, the price was right, delivery was prompt and the youtube video on how to fit the cables was a fantastic help
Merilee Hobby
(verified owner)Sofa Rehab to the rescue!! Thanks for your helpful website and youtube video. We were able to fix our recliner with snapped cable by ourselves. Getting the clip out was challanging, but we eventually got it and now chair is good as new.
Terry
(verified owner)Hi guys, couldn’t fault the service and speed of delivery for the cables I ordered recently.
Highly recommend Sofa Rehab to anyone needing parts for their recliner.
Definitely 5 stars ✨
Wayne
(verified owner)We had great service and help me to select the correct cable. Delivery was very prompt and it was wonderful to deal with someone that gave great customer service.
Robert Stevens
(verified owner)On line ordering was easy. Prompt service and the part fits.
Thank you
Geoff
(verified owner)Web site made it easy to order the right cable length, which was promptly delivered and fit perfectly. Highly recommended.
Paul
(verified owner)Very happy, great product, size guide made it easy to select correct replacement cable which was speedily delivered. I highly recommend sofarehab
Brendan Keogh
(verified owner)Recliner cable
Brendan Keogh
(verified owner)Great work by Jess , delivered quickly and the right cable , highly recommend Sofarehab.
William
(verified owner)As described & arrived quickly. 6mm barrel easily modifiable to fit 3mm with some light filing, if you can’t find the perfect barrel, cable length & exposure length all in one.
Seva Norman
(verified owner)Perfect fit and easy to install thanks to their YouTube video. Highly recommend their product and their service. I bought my leather chair secondhand for $50 in perfect condition apart from the broken cable and I was able to fix it easily by replacing the cable thanks to Sofarehab! Very happy!
Steve Dedrick
(verified owner)Sofa Rehab made the cable replacement so easy. I followed measurement directions and placed the order. Delivery was quick. Followed Youtube video for installation which took less than 5 minutes. I can snooze in the recliner once again. Thank you.
Vincent Willis
(verified owner)The cables are exactly what I require. Great quality and worked perfectly. They arrived very quickly.
David Ho
(verified owner)Highly recommended. Very easy to replace for any home DIY person.