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Parking Brake System: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT - PARKING BRAKE CABLES





1. Loosen the bolts of the mounting brackets (Fig. 33).
2. Insert a drill bit or an alien wrench with a 6 mm diameter between the mounting bracket and front lever (Fig. 33).
3. Push the mounting bracket back until the front brake cable is free of play and without tension (Fig. 33).
4. Tighten the bolts to the mounting bracket Tighten to 25 Nm (221 inch lbs.) (Fig. 33).
5. Remove the 6 mm diameter drill bit or alien wrench (Fig. 33).
6. Tighten the hand brake lever one notch (Fig. 33).





7. Clamp the eccentric clockwise until the wheels/disc brake rotors can still be turned with the force of the hand (Fig. 34).
8. Tighten the clamp bolt (Fig. 34).
9. Release the hand brake lever.
10. Check the wheel for free movement.