Cable - handbrake - check and adjust (BRAKES)

BRAKES

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ADJUSTMENTS

Cable - handbrake - check and adjust

$% 70.35.10

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 7 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 7 clicks. Adjust if necessary.

8. Release handbrake
9. Fit ash tray panel and cigar lighter to rear 

console.

10. Remove stands and lower vehicle.