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A3 Mk2
Brake system
Brake, brake mechanics
Handbrake
Removing and installing handbrake cable
Removing and installing handbrake cable
Removing and installing handbrake cable
Removing
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Release handbrake.
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Remove rear ashtray from centre console.
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Fold back cover section (under ashtray) to remove.
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Loosen adjustment nut
-2-
until the handbrake cable can be unhooked from the compensator.
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Pry off spring clip
-1-
for handbrake cable.
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Press brake lever
-2-
in direction of arrow and disengage handbrake cable
-3-
.
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Unscrew hexagon bolt
-1-
and detach handbrake cable
-2-
from cable bracket.
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Unhook handbrake cable
-1-
and pull it out through guide slot.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence; note the following:
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Insert handbrake cable through guide slot
-2-
and hook into place
-1-
.
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Attach handbrake cable
-2-
to rear axle beam.
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Press handbrake lever
-2-
in direction of arrow and attach handbrake cable
-3-
.
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Press on spring clip
-1-
for handbrake cable.
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Hook handbrake cable
-1-
into compensator
-3-
.
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Pre-tension handbrake cable with adjustment nut
-2-
.
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Adjust handbrake
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Removing and installing handbrake cable
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