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Repairing rear brakes (disc brakes) > < Installing

Golf Mk3

Adjusting handbrake
Adjusting handbrake
  Note
The rear brakes are self-adjusting, so the handbrake does not require adjustment in normal operation. A new adjustment is only necessary when the handbrake cable, backplate or linings are renewed.
–  Release handbrake.
–  Firmly depress brake pedal once.
–  Pull handbrake lever on four notches.
   
–  Tighten adjusting nuts arrows until both wheels are difficult to turn by hand.
–  Release handbrake and check that both wheels turn freely.
  V46-0486

Repairing rear brakes (disc brakes) > < Installing