Models with rear drum brakes
The handbrake is usually in a normal state of adjustment due to the self-adjusting action of the rear brake shoes. However, due to the stretching of the cable, after a period of time, the stroke of the handbrake may be too long, then the following operations must be carried out.
Place chocks under the front wheels, jack up the rear of the car and secure it on stands under the axle.
Release the handbrake completely.
On models with a catalytic converter, remove the nuts and remove the center exhaust section heat shield.
Turn the nut on the cable adjuster until you hear the brake pads rubbing when turning the rear wheels by hand in the normal direction of rotation.
Loosen the nut so that the wheels rotate freely.
The handbrake should begin to work when the lever is on the second tooth of the ratchet.
After completing the adjustment, check the handbrake cables for free play and apply a small amount of grease to the threads of the adjuster to prevent corrosion.
Where required, install an exhaust pipe heat shield.
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Install the road wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground.
Models with rear disc brakes
Place chocks under the front wheels, jack up the rear of the car and secure it to the stands under the axle. Remove the rear wheels.
Pull the handbrake lever to the second notch on the ratchet.
On models with a catalytic converter, remove the nuts and remove the heat shield from the center section of the exhaust manifold
Loosen the nut on the cable adjuster.
Insert a screwdriver into the adjustment hole in one of the discs and turn the adjustment knob until you hear the brake pads rubbing when the disc is rotated by hand in the normal direction.
Turn the adjustment knob back so that the disc can rotate freely.
Repeat similar operations on the other wheel.
Tighten the nut in the cable adjuster until the brake shoes start working. Make sure that the shoes on both wheels work equally.
Release the handbrake completely and apply it again.
The discs should lock when the handbrake lever reaches the sixth tooth of the ratchet. If necessary, adjust this position with the adjusting mechanism nut.
Where required, install an exhaust line heat shield.
Install the road wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground.
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