Removing The Brake Cable For The Parking Brake

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Adjuster

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Remove: 

• the locating pin for the brake disc
• the brake disc
• the return spring at the expander
• the expander. Lift the brake shoe slightly. Grip the expander. Pull the expander outwards.

Unhook the expander from the metal bracket.

Fig 2: Applying Screwdriver Between Guide Sleeve Lug And Wheel Arch

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Remove (on both sides): 

• the guide sleeve for the cable sleeve. Apply a screwdriver between the guide sleeve lug and wheel arch. Pry apart slightly to remove the sleeve.

Fig 3: Handbrake Cable

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• Remove the parking brake cable from the tie rod and the sub-frame on both sides.