Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments

Cable - Handbrake - Check and Adjust

Service No - 70.35.25

Check





1. Release ash tray panel from rear console, disconnect multiplug from power socket and remove ash tray panel,
2. Fully release handbrake lever.
3. With engine running, apply footbrake a minimum of thirty times, to ensure full adjustment of rear brake shoes.
4. Switch off engine.
5. Apply handbrake lever one notch at a time and count the number of notches required to apply the brakes firmly, equivalent to a pull of 20 kgf. applied at mid point of handbrake lever grip. Handbrake lever travel = 4 to 5 notches.
6. Adjust handbrake cable tension if travel is outside limits.

CAUTION: Hand brake travel must be within the limits given or the automatic adjusters may not work.

Adjust
1. If carrying out handbrake adjustment after brake drum installation, apply brake pedal a min. of 30 times, to ensure full adjustment of rear brake shoes.
2. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

3. Check handbrake cable connections for free movement in handbrake equalizer.
4. Apply handbrake lever one notch.





5. Tighten equalizer adjusting nut until rear wheels drag slightly when turned.
6. Release handbrake lever and check that rear wheels do not drag when turned. Adjust if necessary.
7. Apply handbrake one notch at a time and count the number of notches until both rear wheels lock. This should be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 clicks. Adjust if necessary.
8. Release handbrake
9. Fit ash tray panel and cigar lighter to rear console.
10. Remove stands and lower vehicle.