Removing Brake Cable

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Cable

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Fix the adjustment device using an → see Fig 2 auxiliary pin (max. 3.5 mm Ø). In other words: press the adjustment device together -arrow- until the assembly bores are covered and the auxiliary pin can be inserted → Removing Pedal For Foot-Operated Parking Brake (FPB) .

Fig 2: Pressing Adjustment Device
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Raise the vehicle → WM 4000V0 Lifting the vehicle .
Remove the relevant rear wheel → Removing and installing wheel .
Remove the brake cable from the guide of the rear axle housing and loosen it by moving it to and fro.
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- The screw plug -arrow- of the brake disc obscures the view of the Quickfit. The Quickfit is positioned at approx. 3 o'clock to the right and approx. 9 o'clock to the left.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Brake Disc Screw Plug
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- The brake discs do not have to be removed to disengage the brake cables.
Remove the screw plug -arrow- on the brake disc.
Remove the brake cable. Do not loosen the circlip! To do this, insert a screwdriver between the sleeve of the brake cable and the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 4: Inserting Screwdriver Between Sleeve Of Brake Cable And Wheel Bearing Housing
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Pull the sleeve of the cable as far as possible out of the wheel bearing housing.

Fig 5: Pulling Cable Sleeve
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Push the cable gently into the brake drum. Use a small screwdriver inserted through the brake disc opening to press the retaining spring and hexagon on the expander lever upwards and at the same time pull the brake cable out of the brake drum.

Fig 6: Setting Foot-Operated Parking Brake
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