Handbrake cable - adjust - disc brakes

Adjust

NOTE: If carrying out handbrake adjustment after brake drum installation, start engine and depress brake pedal several times to set self-adjusting mechanism before adjusting handbrake cable.

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove ash tray from rear console.
3. Check handbrake cable connections for free movement in handbrake equaliser.
4. Apply handbrake one notch.
5. Tighten equaliser adjusting nut until rear wheels drag slightly when turned.
6. Release handbrake lever and check that rear wheels do not drag when turned. Readjust if necessary.
7. Apply handbrake one notch at a time and count the number of notches until both rear wheels lock. This should be a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 11 notches. Readjust if necessary.
8. Release handbrake lever.
9. Fit ash tray.
10. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

HANDBRAKE CABLE - ADJUST - DISC BRAKES

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 to 11 notches.

CAUTION: Travel must not be less than 7 notches.

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

Adjust

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

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Remove 2 bolts securing each caliper shield and remove shields.