Removal and installation the handbrake cable (Opel Kadett D)

Removal

Mark the rear wheels and hubs with chalk so that you can later install the wheels in their original position. Loosen the wheel fastenings.

Place the handbrake lever in the third ratchet groove.

Raise the car.

Remove the wheels.



Remove the brake drums, see item 16.8.

Measure the length of the free thread of the rod, record the value

Unscrew the nut so that the handbrake cable can be removed from the equalizer.



Remove the cable from the guides in the traction tunnel.



Disconnect the polymer guides from the holders on the gas tank. For Caravan models, remove the cable from the guide on the body.





Disconnect the cable from the guides on the rear suspension.



Use something sharp to remove the handbrake cable stopper from the polymer bushing.

Disconnect the handbrake cable from the pads and remove it from the brake shield.

Installation

Insert the handbrake cable into the brake shield and attach it to the brake shoes.



Insert the polymer bushing into the brake shield and press in the retaining ring with a screwdriver.



Caution: If the handbrake shoe lever was released before removing the brake drum, it should be returned to its original position and the brakes should be adjusted. The installation system should be unscrewed back, see item 16.10.

Install the brake drum, see item 16.8.

Insert the handbrake cable into the guides in the traction tunnel.

In this case, take into account that the black guide is installed higher.

Connect the equalizer and the locking plate to the cable and secure it to the rod.

Tighten the nut to the previously measured value.

Caution: If the handbrake shoe lever was released before removing the brake drum, the brakes must be adjusted.

Install the wheels taking into account the marks.

Lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to 90 Nm.