B3FF07K1 - 607

ADJUSTMENT HANDBRAKE

1 - FOREWORD

IMPERATIVE : handbrake adjustment must be accompanied by bedding in of the brake linings .

2 - ADJUSTMENT

Release the handbrake lever in the passenger compartment .

Lift the vehicle, wheels suspended .

Remove the rear wheels .

Slacken the cables by unscrewing the adjusting nut (1) on the plastic manifold (play X max. in the left side primary and secondary cables joining clip (2)) .

Remove the closer using flat nosed pliers .

Position the hole (A) opposite the toothed wheel of the adjusting mechanism .

Turn the toothed wheel using a flat screwdriver until the disc will not rotate .

Release the disc by turning the toothed wheel 6 notches in the opposite direction .

Fit : The blank .

Proceed in the same manner for the other side .

Position the parking lever in the passenger compartment at the 4th notch .

Tighten the nut (1) of the brake force distributor until one of the two discs locks (the disc is driven manually) .

Tighten the lock nut (3) .

Release the handbrake lever in the passenger compartment .

Check that the rear discs can turn freely .

NOTE : slight friction is allowed .

WARNING : check that there is a tolerance of Y to 0,5 mm in the fastener 1 .

NOTE : pull the cables according to (F) in order to measure the tolerance (Y) .

If incorrect, Turn the distributor nut (1) to obtain the play (Y) .

Refit the wheels .

Tightening torques : 9 da.Nm .

3 - BEDDING-IN OF THE BRAKE LININGS

IMPERATIVE : adjust the handbrake .

Drive the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h in the garage area or on a quiet road .

Keep the brake lever knob pressed down and raise the lever until the sensation of braking is reached .

In this position, release the lever knob and pass the top notch .

Drive (running in) at 20 km/h for 200 m .

NOTE : if performance is below requirements, it is possible to carry out 3 running in operations without readjustment .