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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)12 · Brakes
12 · Brakes

Handbrake lever - r+r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Handbrake › Handbrake lever - r+r
BrakesHandbrake lever - r+r

HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

Operation 3380A10 · HANDBRAKE CONTROL AND LINKAGE

Removing

Position the vehicle on the ramp

Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

NameConnector
BatterySee A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Remove the handbrake boot.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the handbrake switch.

NameConnector
1Handbrake switchSee I40 HANDBRAKE SWITCH

2. Completely undo the adjustment nut (2a) and remove the retaining clip (2b).

HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and bolt (1b) and move aside the front heat shield for the exhaust pipe (1c).

HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the handbrake lever (1b) complete with handbrake switch (1c).

HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

Refitting

Place the handbrake lever, complete with handbrake switch, back in its housing.

Tighten the bolts securing the handbrake lever.

Refit in its seating the front heat shield for the exhaust pipe and secure it with its nuts.

Refit the retaining clip in its seating and partially tighten the adjustment nut.

Bleed the air from the hydraulic braking system

Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL.

Connect the electrical connection to the handbrake switch.

Place the handbrake boot back in its housing.

Connect the negative (-) battery terminal

Remove the car from the ramps.

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