Adjustment

Adjustment

1. Ensure the handbrake lever is fully released.
2. Release the handbrake cable lock nuts and screw the adjustment fully in.

3. Screw the adjustment ‘out’ or ‘in’ on each caliper, in equal amounts, to obtain a rise 4 clicks on the handbrake lever.

Warning
Before moving off, operate parking brake 2 or 3 times to ensure the parking brake works correctly. Parking brake caliper pistons may require travel to contact the brake pads and disc.

4. Check the functionality of the handbrake system:
5. When handbrake lever is in the fully down position (handbrake released), the brake warning light should be extinguished.
   If the brake warning light does not extinguish, adjust the handbrake cable until correct function of brake warning light occurs.
6. Check the handbrake pads for binding by driving the vehicle.

If the pads are binding a squeal will be emitted from the rear brakes)

If the pads are binding the handbrake cable adjusters are over adjusted. Slacken the adjusters as necessary, then check brake warning light functionality.