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Assembly overview - handbrake lever > < Installing

Golf Mk3

Adjusting handbrake
Adjusting handbrake
  Note
t  The rear brakes are self-adjusting, so the handbrake does not require adjustment in normal operation. Adjustment is only necessary after renewing handbrake cables, brake calipers and brake discs.
   
t  Remove handle and trim panel to adjust the adjusting nuts -arrows-.
–  Handbrake lever in released position. Tighten adjusting nut until lever -arrow- lifts off brake caliper stop.
  N46-0018
–  A gap of max. 1.5 mm from stop -arrow- is permissible each side, gap should be the same on both sides.
A - Up to model year 95 (S)
B - As of model year 96 (T)
1 - Feeler gauge
–  Pull handbrake on 3 times and then release again.
–  Check that both wheels turn freely.
  N46-0061

Assembly overview - handbrake lever > < Installing