1. Adjusting instructions for brake shoes (basic setting)

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Unclip GAITER for parking brake lever.

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

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

Fig 1: Adjusting Brake Shoes Using Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Completely unscrew one wheel stud on each rear wheel.

Installation:

Tightening torque 36 10 1AZ .

Turn wheel until adjustment screw is visible in tapped hole.

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Stud On Rear Wheel

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Turn adjusting screw with a screwdriver until wheel can not be turned anymore by hand.

Then at adjusting screw:

Release 185 dia. duo-servo brake 8 notches
Release 160 dia. duo-servo brake 9 notches

Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Screw

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IMPORTANT: Basic adjustment with fewer than 8 notches on the duo-servo brake may lead to the brake shoes being damaged. Reducing the number of notches on the duo-servo brake to shorten lever travel is not permitted.

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 4: Adjusting Brake Shoes Using Special Tool (32 1 030)

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for BRAKE TESTING for test stand.