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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)12 · Brakes
12 · Brakes

Handbrake - adjust travel

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Handbrake › Handbrake - adjust travel
BrakesHandbrake - adjust travel

HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL

Operation 3380A04 · HANDBRAKE CONTROL AND LINKAGE

The adjustment of the parking brake should only be carried out after having replaced: rear brake pads, rear brake shoes, rear brake cylinder, cable assemblies, because the recovery of the clearance due to wear is automatic.

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.

1. Mark the position of the nut, then loosen the handbrake cable adjustment nut by at least two or three turns to ensure the cable is completely slack.

HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL

- Start up the engine and operate the brake pedal at least ten times energetically.

- Place the handbrake lever in the fifth notch on the toothed sector.

- Tighten the adjustment nut on the handbrake lever until the rear wheels are not braked.

- Check that the wheels are free to turn with the lever in the rest position.

- Switch off the engine.

Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

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