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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)24 · Brakes
24 · Brakes

Handbrake lever

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Handbrake lever
BrakesHandbrake lever · page 1 of 3

HANDBRAKE LEVER

Service repair no - 70.35.08

Remove

  1. Remove rear console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
Handbrake lever – Remove rear console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  1. Disconnect Lucar from handbrake warning switch.
  2. Remove cable adjusting nut.
  3. Remove 2 bolts securing handbrake lever assembly.
  4. Release adjusting rod from equaliser and remove handbrake lever assembly.
Handbrake lever – Release adjusting rod from equaliser and remove handbrake lever assembly.
  1. Remove spring from adjusting rod.

Refit

  1. Fit spring to adjusting rod.
  2. Fit handbrake lever assembly, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
  3. Fit cable adjusting nut.
  4. Connect Lucar to handbrake warning switch.
  5. Adjust handbrake cable. See Adjustments.
  6. Fit rear console. See BODY, Interior trim components.

HANDBRAKE CABLE - DRUM BRAKES

Service repair no - 70.35.29

Remove

  1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
  2. Remove rear console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
Handbrake cable - drum brakes – Remove rear console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  1. Remove cable adjusting nut.
  2. Remove 2 bolts securing cable retaining plate to body and remove plate.
  3. Release equaliser from adjusting rod.
  4. Release cable from equaliser plate.
  5. Reach under carpet and release grommet from body and remove from cable.

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