B3FE03K1 - 206

CHECK - ADJUSTMENT HANDBRAKE

1 - IDENTIFICATION

(A) : Area of mounting on the floor .

(B) : Area of mounting on the reservoir .

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 .

Disconnect and move aside :

• the connectors (1), (2)

Remove :

• the bolt (3)
• the central console (4)

Release the handbrake lever in the passenger compartment .

Slacken the secondary cables by unscrewing the nut (5) .

Handbrake off : Press the brake pedal 40 times (Engine running) .

Slightly tighten the nut (5) 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 (5) until the brake linings start to make contact .

Check that the normal travel does not exceed 8 notches .

Check that both the secondary cables (6) on the balance beam (7) 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 .