Warning: The brake shoe clearance is maintained by an automatic adjustment mechanism, but the handbrake must be adjusted when replacing the handbrake cables or rear brake caliper.
Execution order
1. Remove the handbrake lever trim and the rear of the centre console. The adjusting nut (arrow) is located behind the handbrake lever.
2. Press the brake pedal fully down at least once.
3. Loosen the rear wheel mounting bolts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the rear wheels.
4. Release the handbrake completely.
Cars with rear disc brakes
5. By turning the adjusting nut behind the handbrake lever, set it to a position in which the distance between the handbrake lever and the caliper, measured with a feeler gauge (1), is no more than 1.5 mm.
6. Tighten the handbrake lever three times until it stops, and all the handbrake elements will be in place.
7. Check that the rear wheels rotate freely when the handbrake lever is released.
Cars with rear drum brakes
8. Tighten the handbrake lever four clicks.
9. Turn the adjusting nut until the rear wheels of the vehicle turn with difficulty.
10. Release the handbrake lever and check that the rear wheels rotate freely. Repeat the adjustment if necessary.
11. Lower the car.
12. Install the center console and handbrake lever trim.
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