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Rear Brake Cables






Rear Brake Cables

Removing

- Remove both rear wheels.

- Remove the center console.

- Before loosening the nut - 1 -, measure dimension - a -.

- Note the measured value.





- Loosen the nut - 1 - until the brake cables can be disengaged from the compensator bracket.

- Unclip the cable sleeve from the mount.

Cable, Disengaging from the Spreader

Only possible with a released brake cable.

- Remove the locking bolt - arrow - for the parking brake adjustment nut.





- Push the brake cable nipple against the retaining spring in the spreader downward until the brake cable can be pulled out.





The right side is a mirror image, that means the brake cable nipple must be pushed upward.

- Unclip the brake cable from the retainer.

- Remove the brake cable from the retainer on the subframe and pull out.

Installing

- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

The brake cable nipple must noticeably engage in the spreader.

- Engage the brake cables in the compensator bracket.

- Tighten nut - 1 - onto the pull rod - 2 - until dimension - a - measured before removal is reached.





- Check the free play at the foot operated parking brake lever. Refer to => [ Pedal Parking Brake
Lever, Checking Play ] Service and Repair.