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Adjusting parking brake
Adjusting parking brake
A new adjustment is only necessary when the brake cables, brake carrier or brake pads are renewed.
–  Remove centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
–  The foot brake must be functional and bled.
l  Parking brake lever is in normal position (released).
–  Loosen brake cables by means of adjustment nut -arrow A-.
–  Firmly depress brake pedal three times.
–  Pretension brake cable with adjustment nut -arrow A- just until parking brake lever returns to normal position on its own (see note below).
  Note
Pull parking brake lever from normal position to right before it engages in first tooth. Then release parking brake lever. The parking brake lever must return to normal position on its own.
–  Pull parking brake lever on until it engages in 4th tooth.
   
–  Tighten adjustment nut -arrow A- until both wheels cannot be turned by hand.
Adjustment nut -arrow A- must be screwed over end of pull rod -1-.
–  Release parking brake and check that both wheels turn freely. If required turn adjustment nuts back slightly.
–  Install centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
Due to the automatic rear wheel brake adjustment, there is no requirement to adjust the parking brake after making new/initial adjustment.
  N46-0326

Brake pedal > < Removing and installing rear brake cables