Adjusting handbrake

Make

Audi

Model

A1

Section

Brake, brake mechanics › Handbrake › Adjusting handbrake

Running gearAdjusting handbrake

Adjusting handbrake   Note The handbrake has to be adjusted when the brake calipers, brake discs or handbrake cables have been renewed. Depending on equipment in vehicle, remove centre armrest → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. –  Remove cup holder or ashtray → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. –  Remove cover above compensator → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. t  Foot brake must be working properly. t  Brake system must be bled. t  Operate foot brake several times to seat brake pads in correct position. t  Handbrake lever in rest position; handbrake not applied. –  Take up slack in handbrake cables using adjustment nut -A-.

–  Screw adjustment nut -A- onto pull rod until levers on brake calipers are lifted away from stops -B-.   Note

The total distance -a- between lever -1- and stop -2- on both brake calipers must not exceed 1.5 mm. –  Pull up and release handbrake lever several times.   Note Both wheels must turn freely after the handbrake lever is released. –  Install cover above compensator → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. –  Install cup holder or ashtray → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. Depending on equipment in vehicle, install centre armrest → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.   Note Due to the automatic adjustment of the rear brake, it is no longer necessary to re-adjust the handbrake after performing initial adjustment.   Caution Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is driven on the road.

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