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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.

Fig 1: Positioning Screwdriver On Brake Shoe Expander

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

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

Screwdriver: shank length 40 mm, blade width 4 mm

Pull handbrake cable out of wheel carrier.

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

Fig 2: Pulling Up Parking Brake Cable Behind Hub Carrier Towards Brake Shoe Expander

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