Handbrake cable - adjust - disc brakes (page 2 of 2)

Make

Rover

Model

400 Workshop Manual

Year

1995–2000

Section

Adjustments

BrakesHandbrake cable - adjust - disc brakes · page 2 of 2

4. Ensure handbrake arm of each caliper contacts brake caliper pin.
5. Fit caliper shields, fit bolts and tighten to 10 Nm.
6. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.

7. Remove ash tray from rear console.
8. Check handbrake cable connections for free movement in handbrake equaliser.
9. Apply handbrake one notch.
10. Tighten equaliser adjusting nut until rear wheels drag slightly when turned.
11. Release handbrake lever and check that rear wheels do not drag when turned. Readjust if necessary.
12. 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.
13. Release handbrake lever.
14. Fit ash tray.
15. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

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