Installing rear brake cable

Fig 1: Installing rear brake cable

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Fig 2: Stretched cable adjustment ring groves

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NOTE:

On vehicles whose cables are still good but stretched, the -3- ring grooves of the circlip can be used as compensation. See Fig 2.
In this case, loosen the circlip carefully (do not remove from brake cable!) and move by one ring groove. The circlip and cable are only available as an assembly. The settings should be the same on both sides. See Fig 3.
If the circlip has been damaged during removal/fitting (e. g. bent out of shape, circlip bent up), the entire cable must be replaced.
Use new sheetmetal clips. Pay attention to the installation position.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing circlip at brake cable

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1. Insert the end of the cable with the hexagon into the Quickfit on the wheel bearing housing. Push the cable at the other end (ball head) towards the wheel bearing housing until the hexagon engages audibly in the Quickfit. Ensure a good seal.

2. Look through the brake disc opening with a small lamp to check that the end of the cable (hexagon) is seated correctly in the Quickfit.

Fig 4: Ensuring circlip is seated correctly

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3. Make sure that the circlip is seated correctly -arrow- . (Shown here on the removed cable). See Fig 4.

4. Push the end of the cable with the ball head through the underbody and clip in the two plastic tabs. Mount the ball head in balancing clip in the passenger compartment. Fit the nut on the threaded rod using the number of turns noted previously. Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 5: Auxiliary pin inserted in actuator of foot-operated parking brake

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5. Remove the auxiliary pin from the FPB pedal. See Fig 5.

6. Perform a function test. If necessary set the brake shoes to the basic setting → 468316 Adjusting foot-operated parking brake - "adjusting" .

NOTE:

Tolerances in the cables (different length right to left) can cause the balancing clip to be out of line when the foot-operated parking brake (FPB) is actuated. Press the FPB pedal gently until the cables are tensioned. Only then should you tighten the small screw (Torx T15) on the balancing clip by hand.
Perform a function test.

7. Install center console. Refer to 68 17 19 Removing and installing center console - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .

8. Install cover in the footwell. Refer to 70 22 19 Removing and installing cover under dashboard - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .

9. Fit the screw plug on the brake disc.

10. To fit the brake cable correctly into the guides on the underbody and on the rear axle carrier, the brake cable must be taut. To do this, tug on the brake cable, against the direction of travel, in the cable sleeve area (thickening) on the rear axle carrier. This gives clearance between the brake cable and the cardan shaft.