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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual21 · Brakes
21 · Brakes

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Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Repairs › All models
BrakesAll models
Diagram of rear brake assembly showing handbrake cable connection, release lever, and retaining plate

8RM 1067

  1. Release lower brake shoe.
  2. Release cable from brake lever.

All models

  1. Remove handbrake cable from inside vehicle.

Refit

  1. Manoeuvre new handbrake cable into position.

Drum brake

  1. Fit handbrake cable to brake lever.
  2. Refit lower brake shoe.
  3. Fit brake drum.

Disc brake

  1. Fit handbrake cable to abutment.
  2. Fit cable abutment retaining clip.
  3. Wipe handbrake cable yoke and clevis pin clean, then lubricate.
  4. Align handbrake cable yoke to lever. Fit clevis pin and clevis pin clip.
  5. Fit caliper shield. Fit caliper shield bolts and tighten to 10 Nm.

All models

  1. Align handbrake cable to body and suspension arm cable clips. Fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
  2. Align handbrake cable in tunnel.
  3. Connect cable to compensating plate.
  4. Fit cable retaining plate.
  5. Fit and tighten bolts, retaining plate to tunnel.
  6. Fit but do not tighten cable adjusting nut.
  7. Secure cable grommet to tunnel.
  8. Repeat procedure for 2nd handbrake cable.
  9. If fitted, refit high centre console, see BODY – Repairs.
  10. If fitted, refit rear console, see BODY – Repairs.
  11. Fit exhaust shield and mountings.
  12. Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
  13. Adjust handbrake cable, see MAINTENANCE
  14. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

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