Adjusting handbrake

Make

Audi

Model

A3 Mk2

Section

Brake, brake mechanics › Handbrake › Adjusting handbrake

Running gearAdjusting handbrake

Adjusting handbrake   Note Adjustment is only necessary if handbrake cables, brake calipers or brake discs have been renewed. –  Remove rear ashtray from centre console.

–  Place handbrake lever in rest position. Tighten adjustment nut -2- ...

–  ... until levers -1- at brake calipers are lifted off stop -2-.

–  The distance -a- to the stop -2- on both the right and left brake caliper together must not be less than 1 mm nor greater than 4 mm. The distance on one side must be greater than 0 mm, however not greater than 3 mm. –  Apply handbrake firmly 3 times and then release. –  With handbrake released, check whether both wheels turn freely. Check whether the distances -a- meet specifications. If necessary, adjust via the adjustment nut.   Note Due to the automatic adjustment of the rear brake, it is no longer necessary to re-adjust the handbrake after performing initial adjustment.

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