Note: A 10mm spanner with flexible extension is required for adjustment.
Raise the car.
Release the handbrake
Tighten the handbrake cable adjusting nut on the rod until both levers are lifted from the stops on the brake calipers. You will need an assistant to do this.
Then turn the adjusting nut back two turns.
To check, press the lever on the brake caliper all the way down several times using a screwdriver.
If the lever on the opposite caliper is pulled away from the stop, the brake caliper cable is too tight.
Turn the adjusting nut back so that the levers fit against the stops.
Apply the handbrake and release it again.
Check that both wheels rotate freely. If necessary, check the ease of movement of the brake drive.
Lower the car.
Cars with drum brakes
Thanks to the automatic adjustment of the brake shoes, adjustment of the handbrake is only necessary if the handbrake lever or cable has been replaced.
Raise the car.
Release the handbrake.
Loosen the handbrake cable adjusting nut to the limit.
Press the brake pedal hard once.
Tighten the handbrake lever two clicks.
Tighten the adjusting nut until both wheels can be turned just by hand.
Release the handbrake and check that both wheels turn freely.