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Turn brake disc into position as illustrated (arrow).

Position screwdriver (1) on brake shoe expander (2) as illustrated.

NOTE: For greater clarity, illustration does not show brake disc.

Pull up parking brake Bowden cable behind wheel carrier towards brake shoe expander (2) as far as it will go and hold in position.

Fig 1: Pressing Nipple In Brake Shoe Expander Using Screwdriver

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At the same time, use a standard screwdriver (3) to press nipple (1) in brake shoe expander (2) upwards as far as possible.

Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm

Pull parking brake Bowden cable out of wheel carrier.

NOTE: Bowden cable must not be pulled out before lifting the nipple (1).

Fig 2: Disengaging Parking Brake Bowden Cable From Holder

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