Handbrake cable - disc brakes (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 400 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Repairs
BrakesHandbrake cable - disc brakes · page 2 of 2
- Remove 2 bolts securing caliper shield.
- Remove caliper shield.
- Remove handbrake cable clevis pin spring clip. Discard clip.
- Remove handbrake cable clevis pin.
- Remove retaining clip from cable abutment.
- Release handbrake cable from abutment bracket and trailing arm.
- Remove handbrake cable from inside vehicle.
Refit
- Manoeuvre handbrake cable into position from inside vehicle, pass through trailing arm and abutment bracket.
- Fit cable retaining clip to abutment.
- Align cable to lever, fit clevis pin and retain with NEW spring clip.
- Apply grease to yoke. See INFORMATION, Capacities, fluids and lubricants.
- Fit caliper shield, tighten bolts to 10 Nm.
- Secure handbrake cable brackets to trailing arm and body, tighten bolts to 22 Nm.
- Fit grommet to cable and secure to body.
- Connect handbrake cable to equaliser.
- Ensure spring is in place and engage equaliser on adjusting rod.
- Fit cable adjusting nut.
- Locate cables in retaining plate, tighten bolts to 22 Nm.
- Adjust handbrake cable. See Adjustments.
- Fit rear console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Fit fuel tank heat shield, tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
- Raise exhaust pipe into position and connect mountings.
- Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400
- PARTBrake padsSearch: Rover 400 1995 brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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