Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair

34 41 120 - Removing and installing / replacing both handbrake Bowden cables





Special tools required:
- 32 1 030 32 1 030 Lever





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove centre console 51 16 200 Removing and Installing Storage Compartment
- Remove rear brake discs Removing and Installing/Replacing Both Rear Brake Discs
- Remove exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
After completing tasks, adjust parking brake Adjustments.





Lock adjuster unit (ASZE):
Actuate parking brake lever. Screw in special tool 32 1 030 32 1 030 Lever partially. Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).





Unclip mounting clip (1) upwards out of balance arm (2).





Guide handbrake Bowden cables (1) with a screwdriver inwards and pull out of balance bar (2).





Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables at expander locks.
Release screw (1) and remove bracket.

Installation:
Tightening torque 34 41 5AZ 34 41 Parking Brake.

Pull handbrake Bowden cables (2) out of wheel carrier.





Disconnect handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of mountings.
Pull handbrake Bowden cables (1) out of guide (2) and remove.