Adjusting the handbrake shoes
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Adjusting the handbrake shoes
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Release the handbrake.
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Raise the car and remove the rear wheels.
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Check that the cable does not act on the lever. If it does, press the cable holder out of the bracket.
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Screw out the adjustment with a screwdriver until the brake disc is locked.
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Then screw back the adjustment until the brake disc rotates freely.
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Repeat the same procedure on the other rear wheel.
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Fit the rear wheels, see
Wheels
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Apply the handbrake 3-6 notches and check that both rear wheels are locked. If required, adjust the cable adjuster, see
Adjustment of the cable adjuster
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The handbrake shoes must be replaced when more than 10 threads are visible on the adjusting unit.
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9.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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