Disc Brake System: Adjustments

Rear brakes, basic adjustment

Parking brake cable must not be under tension~release parking brake.

Checking






- Alternating between right and left sides, press parking brake cable levers against stops -A- using screwdriver.

If pressing on one side causes the lever to be pulled away from the stop on the opposite brake caliper, parking brake cable is too tight.

Adjusting






- Loosen parking brake cable adjusting nut (arrow) until both levers lie against respective stops.

Note: The adjusting nut is more accessible with the exhaust system heat shield removed. To adjust, use 10 mm deepwell socket with flexible extension and ratchet

- Lower vehicle to ground and press brake pedal several times with engine not running.
- Apply parking brake, then release
- Raise vehicle again and make sure both wheels rotate freely.