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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)07 · 06 Brake system
07 · Brakes

Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Hand Brake › Removal
06 Brake systemRemoval
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Handbrake Cable Renew06.05.DB

Removal

  1. Back off the cable adjustment from each caliper.
  2. Remove the drivers seat (Refer to 'Seating (01.10)', page 1-7-1).
  3. Remove the clevis pin and washers. Withdraw the handbrake cable from the vehicle body. Discard the clevis pin and spring clip.
View of the handbrake cable connection point near the driver's seat with arrows indicating the clevis pin and spring clip location
  1. Remove the handbrake cable from the calipers.

Use service tool 206-103 (Refer to '206-103 (Handbrake Cable Removal)', page 20-1-4) to disconnect the handbrake cable outer from the caliper mount.

  1. Disconnect the cable from the subframe.

Caution
Do not attempt to disconnect the handbrake cables from the equaliser unit.

Use service tool 206-103 (Refer to '206-103 (Handbrake Cable Removal)', page 20-1-4) to disconnect the handbrake cable outer from the subframe mounts.

  1. Withdraw the cable through the vehicle body and the subframe.

Installation

  1. Feed the handbrake cable through the vehicle body and the subframe.

Ensure that all snap install clips are correctly located.

  1. Engage the operator cable 'eyelets' to the calipers.

Ensure that the handbrake lever is fully released.

  1. Using a new clevis pin, washers and spring clip, connect to the handbrake lever.
  2. Adjust the handbrake cable.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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