When the handbrake lever is raised, each cable pulls the brake lever toward the rear shoe. This movement presses the shoe against the drum. At the same time, the brake lever is pressed against the front shoe via the push rod, which also extends outward, resulting in the rear wheels being braked.
Handbrake lever (2) with its components: 1 - push button; 3 - lock nut; 4 - handbrake rod adjusting nut; 5 - clamp; 6 - locking latch rod (7); 8 - toothed segment; 9 - contact switch for handbrake control lamp.
[View the original article on the resource: VWManual]
Visitor comments