Handbrake Cable for Kia Sorento: Semi-Metallic Compound
This handbrake cable for the Kia Sorento is specified around semi-metallic compound, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is premature wear on the first batch, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.

Specification
| Product | Handbrake Cable |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Kia Sorento |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Magnesium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- PVC Coated Fabric — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Semi-Metallic Compound — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Fibre Composite — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity

Processes available
- electroplating
- gravity casting
- die casting
- sintering
- powder coating
- CNC machining
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for weekend riding. Related applications include urban courier work, food delivery, coastal delivery, security patrols, night riding.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.







