Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Fig. 9.17. Handbrake components
1. Handbrake lever; 2. Cotter pin; 3. Release button; 4. Spring; 5. Handle; 6. Traction; 7. Hinge bushing; 8. Cable compensator; 9. Hinge pin (rivet); 10. Lever latch; 11. Dentate segment; 12. Plastic casing; 13. Hinge part of the lever; 14. Retaining ring (where is available); 15. Lock nut; 16. Adjusting nut; 17. Handbrake cable; 18. Mounting bracket; 19. Handbrake indicator light switch; 20. Screw.
Removal
1. Park the car on a level place (not downhill), switch off the ignition, select first gear or reverse and block the wheels so that the car cannot move after the handbrake is released.
2. Unclip the plastic cover from the handbrake lever, then loosen the adjusting nut and lock nut to disconnect each cable from the lever (see Section 1).
3. If the lever pivot piece is secured on one side with a snap ring, remove the snap ring and push the pivot piece out to release the lever assembly. If the snap ring is not used, cut the pivot piece with a hacksaw and purchase a new component for assembly (with retaining ring).
Installation
4. Install in the reverse order of removal. Apply a small amount of grease to all hinge parts, cable compensator joints and adjuster threads. Adjust the handbrake (see Section 1).