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Adjusting the handbrake (VW Transporter T4)

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1. Upper part of the casing; 2. Lower part of the casing; 3. Handle; 4. Lock release button; 5.…

1. Upper part of the casing; 2. Lower part of the casing; 3. Handle; 4. Lock release button; 5. Pressure spring; 6. Spring sleeve; 7. Locking rod; 8. Stopper; 9. Finger; 10. Safety washer; 11. Handbrake lever; 12. Hexagonal nut; 13. Dentate segment; 14. Nut, 25 Nm, self-protecting, always replace; 15. Handbrake support; 16. Rivet; 17. Limit switch; 18. Handbrake cable; 19. Cable; 20. Traction; 21. Hexagonal nut; 22. Safety nut; 23. Spring holder; 24. Return spring; 25. Holder


Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the rear brakes, handbrake adjustment is not required. A new adjustment is necessary when replacing the cable or brake components.

1. Fully release the handbrake lever in the driver's compartment.

2. Remove both brake drums (see subsection 7.7).

2. Remove both brake drums (see subsection 7.7).


3. The handbrake is adjusted by the handbrake cable adjusting nut. The nut is located under the bottom of the car on the handbrake cable compensator (indicated by the arrow).



3. The handbrake is adjusted by the handbrake cable adjusting nut. The nut is located under the…


4. Tighten the adjusting nut until the handbrake lever (indicated by the arrow) on both rear wheel brakes it will not rise by 2 mm relative to the brake pads.

5. Install the brake drums (see subsection 7.7).

Attention! After adjusting the rear brake, a slightly increased stroke of the hand and foot brake appears, which will decrease during operation when the brake is applied.

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