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Range Rover 2002MY ON Workshop Manual - Service Procedures - LM - 6th Edition - NAS|REPAIRS > < Handbrake adjustment
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BRAKES

70-6

ADJUSTMENTS

4. Remove adjuster access plug from brake disc.
5. Rotate brake disc until access hole is in the 6 

o'clock position.

6. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, turn brake 

shoe adjuster until resistance is felt. Apply 
handbrake several times to centre shoes, re-
adjust if required and repeat.

7. Ensure handbrake is released and check disc 

will not rotate.

8. Back the adjuster off 8 notches, check disc is 

free to rotate.

9. Fit adjuster access plug.

10. Fit rear road wheels and tighten nuts to 140 Nm 

(103 lbf.ft).

11. Handbrake lever assembly is self adjusting and 

will correctly tension cables. However after 
adjustment apply handbrake several times, 
release handbrake and ensure road wheels are 
free to rotate.

12. Lower vehicle.

Range Rover 2002MY ON Workshop Manual - Service Procedures - LM - 6th Edition - NAS|REPAIRS > < Handbrake adjustment