Withdrawal
1. Disconnect the cable from the balancer and remove the cable sheath from the mount.
2. Remove the cable sheath from the mounts. Loosen the fixing nut.
3. Disconnect the cable from the handbrake lever and remove it from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Adjustment
1. Loosen the handbrake cable adjusting nut to loosen the cable tension.
Models with rear drum brakes
2. Depress the brake pedal several times.
3. Raise the handbrake lever three clicks.
4. Tighten the adjusting nut until the brake shoes are in contact with the brake drums. Release the handbrake and check that the wheels turn freely.
5. Raise the handbrake lever three clicks and check for proper adjustment.
Models with rear disc brakes
2. Check that the handbrake levers on the calipers of both rear wheels touch the stops.
3. Depress the brake pedal several times to set the correct clearance between the brake linings and the disc.
4. Tighten the handbrake adjusting nut until the handbrake levers slightly lift off the stops. Loosen the adjusting nut two full turns back.
5. Check that both levers are firmly in contact with the stops.
6. Check handbrake adjustment and repeat if necessary.
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