Brakes (Handbrake cable): Adjustments

HANDBRAKE CABLE

Service repair no - 70.35.10

Check

1. Apply handbrake lever one notch at a time and count number of notches required to apply the brakes firmly, equivalent to a pull of 20 kgf, 44 lbf applied 50 mm (2 in) from the end of the lever.

DATA: Handbrake lever travel = 7 - 11 notches

2. Adjust handbrake cable tension if travel is outside limits.

Adjust

NOTE: If carrying out handbrake adjustment after installation of new pads/shoes, loosen handbrake cable adjusting nut, start engine and depress brake pedal several times to set self adjust mechanism.

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

Models with disc brakes fitted

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Ensure handbrake arm on each caliper contacts the brake caliper pin.
4. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.

All Models

5. Remove ash tray from rear console.
6. Check handbrake cable connections for free movement in handbrake equaliser.
7. Apply handbrake one notch.