The recovery of the
clearance due to wear is automatic, the adjustment of the handbrake
should only be carried out after having replaced the rear brake
shoes, the rear brake cylinder and the complete cable.Proceed with the adjustment when the vehicle
is on the lift. Refer to op.. 7040L20 tunnel trim - r r1. Make a note of the position of the nut, then loosen the adjustment
nut for the handbrake cable by at least two or three turns to ensure
that the cable is completely loosened.
Start engine.With the engine idling, press the brake
pedal forcefully at least 10 or 15 times.Retighten the handbrake cable adjustment
nut to the original position.Make sure that, with the handbrake lever
in the rest position, the rear wheels can rotate freely.Check that the braking action of the handbrake
starts before the first notch.At the end of the adjustment, check that
the lever does not travel through more than five notches of the toothed
sector.Switch off the engine. Refer to op.. 7040L20 tunnel trim - r rRemove the vehicle from the ramp.
