- 1 - handbrake lever
Before dismantling, remove the extension of the center console. Different versions of the handbrake lever for cars with rear disc and shoe brakes.
- 2 - handle
To remove, pull forward, after first pulling down the locking tab under the handle.
- 3 - adjusting nut
- 4 — lock nut
- 5 - balancing yoke
- 6 - Handbrake lever trim
To remove, pull forward after removing the handle.
- 7 - Hex nut
- 8 — handbrake cable
Different designs of handbrake lever for cars with rear disc and shoe brakes.
Cars with rear disc brakes
Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the rear brakes, handbrake adjustment is usually not required. Adjustment is only necessary when replacing the handbrake cable, brake calipers, brake pads and brake discs.
Raise the car, see section "Lifting a car".
Remove the rear part of the center console.
(View the original on this resource: VWmanual)
Release the handbrake.
Loosen the lock nut.
Loosen the adjusting nuts of the handbrake cables so that the brake levers are in contact with the stops.
Tighten the adjusting nuts until the brake levers move away from the stop (arrow). The maximum distance between the levers and stops should be 1.5 mm. When tightening the adjusting nuts, hold the threaded elements of the cables with a screwdriver.
Apply the handbrake and then release it again.
Check if both wheels rotate freely.
Tighten the lock nut.
Lower the car, see section "Lifting a car".
Install the rear part of the center console.
Cars with drum brakes
Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the brake shoes, the handbrake only needs to be adjusted when replacing the handbrake lever or cable.
Remove the rear part of the center console.
Raise the car, see section "Lifting a car".
Release the handbrake.
Loosen the handbrake cable adjusting nut as much as possible. Press the brake pedal firmly once.
Squeeze the handbrake lever 4 teeth.
Tighten the adjusting nut so that both wheels can be turned with difficulty by hand.
Release the handbrake lever and check that both wheels rotate freely.
Lock the adjusting nuts and lower the vehicle.
Install the rear part of the center console.
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