S8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AYS) (2002)
Parking Brake Lever: Adjustments
Parking brake, adjusting
Note:
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Because the rear brakes have an automatic adjustment function, readjusting the parking brake is usually not necessary. Adjustment is only
necessary after replacing parking brake cables, brake calipers, brake pads and brake discs.
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Foot brake system must be vented and functionally OK.
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Parking brake must be adjusted after installing center console and parking brake cover.
Checking basic setting:
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Alternately press lever for parking brake to
... impact using screwdriver (arrow).
Parking brake cable is tensioned too much if lever is pulled away from stop at opposite brake caliper during this.
Note: For the sake of illustration stop is shown with brake caliper removed.
Adjusting:
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Depress brake pedal firmly at least once.
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Parking brake lever in rest position.