Parking Brake, Adjusting

WARNING:

Always check brake basic adjustment first REAR BRAKES, ADJUSTING, 100 AND A6 .

NOTE:

As a rule, parking brake adjustment is not necessary because of the automatic rear brake adjustment. Adjustment is required only when replacing parking brake cables, brake calipers or pull rod.

-- Loosen adjusting nut for parking brake cable until both levers contact stop

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NOTE:

Install 10 mm deepwell socket on adjusting nut, then install flexible extension on socket and ratchet.

-- Turn adjusting nut until both levers lift off stop (two technicians required).

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-- Turn adjusting nut back two turns.

Inspection

-- Using a screwdriver, alternately press lever for parking brake cable

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-- against stop (arrow)

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If the lever of the opposite brake caliper is pulled away from the stop, the parking brake cable is too tight.

-- Loosen adjusting nut for parking brake cable until both levers lie on stop.

NOTE:

The stop is shown on a brake caliper that has been removed.

-- Engage parking brake and then release again.

-- Check whether both wheels turn freely; if necessary check ease of movement in parking brake operation.