Parking Brake System: Adjustments

PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTMENT

The cable must be adjusted if the lever reaches the 11th notch.

Note: The car must be resting on the ground when the parking brake is adjusted.

Note: If a cable has been replaced, the brake must be applied 8-10 times before final adjustment is carried out.

Note: The following applies if the parking brake shoes have been replaced: Apply brake lightly, drive 200-300 meters at max. 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to bed in the linings against the drum and carry out final adjustment.

AA1

- Remove ashtray and holder from rear of parking brake cover.

AA2





- Tap out spring sleeve (earlier type only):
• Use screwdriver and hammer.
• Tap sleeve to free from adjusting screw.

AA3

- Adjust cable (earlier and later versions):

Early Version:

Later Version:

• Adjust until lever can be tightened to max. 7-8 notches (of which the first two should be free travel). Braking action should be felt at fourth to sixth notch.

AA4

- Reinstall ashtray and holder