34 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing expander for parking brake shoes

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove PARKING BRAKE SHOES 

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Insert special tool 32 1 030 LEVER . Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Installation: 

Unlock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from stop (1) of adjusting spring.

Fig 1: Pressing Spring Back To Retaining Hook Using Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Pull brake shoe expander (1) forward, disconnect parking brake Bowden cable (2) and remove brake shoe expander.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Brake Bowden Cable

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After installation 

• Adjusting PARKING BRAKE