Cable - handbrake (page 2 of 2)

BRAKES

REPAIRS

70-15

11. Remove bolt securing handbrake cable to 

backplate.

12. Release cable from chassis clip.
13. Remove bolt securing cable retaining clip to 

sub-frame.

NOTE: Do not carry out further dismantling if 
component is removed for access only.

14. Remove cable mounting bracket from 

handbrake cable.

Refit

1. Fit support bracket to cable.
2. Clean expander.
3. Position handbrake cable and secure to 

expander.

4. Fit and secure handbrake cable to backplate, 

tighten bolt to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).

5. Position cable support clip to sub-frame, tighten 

bolt to 5 Nm (4 lbf.ft).

6. Secure cable in chassis clip.
7. Feed cable through body to handbrake lever.
8. Connect cable to compensator.
9. Secure cable retaining clip to handbrake 

assembly.

10. Fit centre console.

 

 + 

 INTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS, 

Centre console.

11. Fit rear propeller shaft.

 

 + 

 DRIVESHAFTS, REPAIRS, Propeller 

shaft - rear.

12. Clean backplate and brake disc with brake 

cleaning fluid.

13. Clean brake adjuster, lubricate threads with 

grease and set to minimum extension.
 

 + 

 CAPACITIES, FLUIDS, 

LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, 
Lubrication.

14. Assemble brake shoes with adjuster and lower 

return spring.

15. Position brake shoe assembly, fit retainers and 

upper return spring.

16. Fit rear brake disc.

 

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 BRAKES, REPAIRS, Brake disc - 

rear.

M70 1163