Brake Cable Rear, Replacing

Brake cable rear, replacing

Note: As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work
Release adjustment.

Removal
Removing the exhaust system
Remove:





- the 2 x nuts (1)
- the screw (2) for the rubber mounting.

Note: Hang up the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) in a suitable position.

Remove the rubber mounting from the exhaust pipe. Hang the exhaust system to one side in a suitable way.

Removing the heat deflector plate
Remove:





- the 4 x plastic nuts
- the heat deflector plate.

Removing the air baffle
Remove:
- the 2 x plastic nuts (1)
- the screw (2)
- the air baffle.





Note: The illustration displays the left-hand side. When replacing the cable on the righthand side, the same procedure applies with the right-hand air baffle.

Removing the heat deflector plate

Note: Applies only when replacing the cable on the left-hand side.

Remove:





- the 7 x plastic nuts
- the heat deflector plate.

Removing the brake cable
Remove:





- the cable at the power distributor
- the cable from brake caliper.
Slacken off and remove the cable from the clip.

Installation
Installing the brake cable
Install:
- the cable in the clips
- the cable in the brake caliper
- the cable in the power distributor.

Installing the heat deflector plate
Install:
- the heat deflector plate
- the 4 x plastic nuts.

Installing the heat deflector plate

Note: Applies only when replacing the cable on the left-hand side.

Install:
- the heat deflector plate
- the 7 x plastic nuts.

Installing the air baffle
Install:
- the air baffle
- the 2 x plastic nuts
- the screw.

Installing the exhaust system
Install:
- the 2 x M8 nuts
- the M8 screw for the front rubber mounting
- the rear rubber mounting.

Finishing
Adjust the parking brake. Adjustments