Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing handbrake cable (drum brakes) Removing –  Remove handbrake lever trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68. –  Release handbrake.

–  Unscrew adjustment nut -arrow- so that the handbrake cable can be unhooked from the compensator. –  Raise vehicle. –  Remove wheel. –  Remove brake drum. –  Unhook handbrake cable.

–  Unclip handbrake cable from retainer on rear axle -arrow A- and unhook from retainer -arrow-.

–  Unhook handbrake cable from retainer -arrow-. –  Pull handbrake cable out from guide tube -1- in direction of arrow. Installing

–  Slide handbrake cable into guide tube -1- in direction of arrow. –  Hook handbrake cable into retainer -arrow-. –  Connect handbrake cable to brake lever. –  Install brake drum.

–  Clip handbrake cable into retainer on rear axle -arrow A-. –  Handbrake cable clamping ring must lie in the middle of the clip. –  Hook handbrake cable into retainer -arrow-. –  Slide handbrake cable into compensator.

–  Pretension handbrake cable with adjustment nut -arrows-. –  Adjust handbrake → Chapter. –  Install handbrake lever trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68.