Passat GLS Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AUG) (2001)
Parking Brake Lever: Adjustments
Parking brake adjusting
Note: After replacing parking brake cables, brake calipers and brake discs, adjustment is necessary.
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Depress brake pedal firmly at least once.
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Position parking brake lever in "released" position.
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Remove rear ashtray (center console).
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Remove any plastic parts on compensator; they do not need to be re-installed.
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To prevent compensator from turning, counterhold with a screwdriver (shown without center console for clarity).
Notes:
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For vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) the adjustment for the parking brake cable can be found in the tunnel on the vehicle underside.
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Vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD), the adjustment can be found in front of the lower control arm.
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Remove locking element -4-.
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Turn adjusting nut -1- onto stop until the locking element groove is covered.
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Push both cable sleeves -2- and -3 together.
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Unscrew adjusting nut -1- until the slot for locking element is visible.
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Insert locking element -4-.
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Pull both cable sleeves apart at the same time until the cables are tightened, doing this the lever on the brake caliper does not lift off.
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Remove screwdriver from compensator and apply parking brake 3 times.
Note: The colored O-ring -1- must not be visible. Make sure that the mechanism of the parking brake cable adjustment element is sufficiently