Handbrake — adjustment (Opel Ascona C)

1. Normally the handbrake is maintained in the desired condition by the current adjustment of the rear shoes. However, due to the cable stretching over time, the handbrake lever force may become excessive and the following operations will need to be performed.

2. Make sure that on models manufactured before 1984, the brake shoes are fully adjusted using the adjusters on their rear plates (see Section 8).

3. Raise the rear of the vehicle so that the rear wheels can turn freely.

4. Place the handbrake control lever in its first position.

5. Using two wrenches, adjust the cable by turning the nuts on the threaded portion of the fixture at the end of the cable. It is located on or above the rear axle crossmember. After adjustment, you should be able to hear the brake pads rubbing when you rotate the rear wheels by hand in the normal direction of travel (photo).







6. Now the setting is correct. Lubricate the threaded portion of the fixture at the end of the cable to prevent corrosion.

7. Lower the car.