B3FE07K1 - 307

CHECK HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1 - IDENTIFICATION

(A) Area of mounting on the floor .

(B) Retaining clips on the body .

2 - CHECK

Lift the vehicle, wheels suspended .

Check that there is a start of friction on the linings from notch no. 2 .

Check that the normal travel does not exceed 8 notches .

If the checks are not correct :

• check that all the cables are routed correctly
• check that the cables are not constrained (incorrect hooking of inner or outer cables, incorrect adjustment)
• check that all the handbrake control components slide or move freely
• adjust the handbrake

3 - ADJUSTMENT

Lift the vehicle, wheels suspended .

WARNING : the main brake circuit must be bled .

Remove the ashtray from the centre console (1) .

Release the handbrake lever in the passenger compartment .

Slacken the secondary cables (2) by unscrewing the nut (3) .

With the engine running and the handbrake released, press the brake pedal 40 times .

Slightly tighten the nut (3) until the cables begin to tighten .

Pull the handbrake lever normally approximately ten times .

Place the lever at the notch no. 2 of its travel from its rest position .

Turn the nut (3) until the brake linings start to make contact .

Check that the normal travel does not exceed 8 notches .

Check that both the secondary cables (2) on the balance beam (4) move together .

With the handbrake released, check that the rear wheels turn freely by hand .

Check that the handbrake warning light comes on from the 1st notch of the total travel of the lever .