B3FF01K1 - 406D9
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 .
Remove the metal heat shield (1) .
Slacken the cables by slackening the adjusting nut (2) on the plastic brake relay mechanism (X mm play in the clip (3) linking the primary cable and the right-hand secondary cable) .
2 - 1 - REAR DRUM BRAKES
Operate the system for taking up play by applying the brake pedal 30 times with the engine running .
2 - 2 - REAR DISC BRAKES
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 .
Position the blank using flat nosed pliers .
Position the blank tongue (B) perpendicular to the centreline through the centre of the disc and the centre of the hole .
Proceed in the same manner for the other side .
2 - 3 - ADJUSTMENT
Position the parking lever in the passenger compartment at the 4th notch .
Tighten the nut (2) of the brake force distributor until one of the two discs locks (the disc is driven manually) .
Tighten the lock nut (4) .
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 (2) to obtain clearance Y .
Fit the heat-shield (1) .
Refit the wheels .
Tightening torques : 9 da.Nm .
3 - BEDDING-IN OF THE BRAKE LININGS (VEHICLES WITH REAR DISCS)
IMPERATIVE : adjust the handbrake .
Drive the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h in the garage area or on a quiet road .
Keep the knob of the brake lever pressed down and lift the lever until braking can be felt .
In this position release the lever knob and pass the top notch .
Run in the vehicle at 20 km/h for 200 m .