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Assembly overview - handbrake lever > < Installing

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Adjusting handbrake
Adjusting handbrake
New adjustment is only necessary after renewing handbrake cables and brake calipers.
–  Depending on equipment version of centre console, remove only cup holder, rear cover or complete centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
–  Depress foot brake hard at least three times.
–  Firmly pull on and then release handbrake three times.
Below the first notch, the handbrake lever must return to its released position.
l  Handbrake lever in rest position.
   
–  Tighten adjusting nut -arrow (enlargement)- until …
  N46-10004
–  … lever -1- lifts off the brake caliper stop -2-.
–  The total distance -a- to stops -2- on left and right brake calipers must not exceed 1.5 mm.
–  Check that both wheels turn freely.
Due to the automatic rear wheel brake adjustment there is no requirement to adjust the handbrake after making new/initial adjustment.
  N46-10003

Assembly overview - handbrake lever > < Installing