Fig. 9.18. Location of the handbrake cable in the hinge part of the lever
1. Lock nut; 2. Adjusting nut; 3. Cable compensator; 4. Cable; 5. Hinge part of the lever; 6. Retaining ring (where is available).
Removal
1. After parking the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface, turn off the ignition, select first gear or reverse and block the front wheels so that the vehicle cannot move after the handbrake is released.
2. Unclip the plastic cover of the handbrake lever, then unscrew the adjusting nut and lock nut to disconnect the cable from the lever (see Section 1). Tie a piece of twine to the end of the rope.
3. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on axle stands.
4. Release the cable from the brackets securing it to the fuel tank (see photo) and from the tie that secures the cable to the rear suspension trailing arm.
5 Loosen the nut securing the cable guide to the rear suspension torsion beam (see photo), then pull the cable down, away from the bottom and untie the twine, leaving it hanging in the guide until assembly.
6. Remove the brake drum (see Chapter 20).
7. Compress the spring and unhook the cable from the operating lever on the driven brake shoe. Disconnect the cable from the drum brake support shield by releasing it from the guide, then knock out the cable housing bushing (see photo).
Inspection
8. Check the cable for signs of wear or damage and replace it if necessary; don't forget to replace the guide and other parts with the new cable.
Installation
9. Install in the reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following:
- a) Using a string, pull the front end of the cable into the vehicle interior. Install the adjusting nut and lock nut and tighten the clamps securing the cable to the fuel tank.
- b) Route the cable along the underbody to the rear of the vehicle, tightening the nut securing the cable guide to the rear suspension torsion beam to the specified tightening torque Specifications. Pass the end of the cable through the drum brake backing plate. Using a hammer and drift, gently tap the cable housing bushing into the backing plate.
- c) After ensuring that the cable is correctly routed through the guide on the support shield, compress its spring and connect the cable to the operating lever.
- d) Install the brake drum (see Chapter 20).
- e) Adjust the handbrake (see Section 1).
- f) Use new zip ties to secure the cables to the trailing arms, then lower the vehicle to the ground.
(Information taken from this resource: «SkodaBook»)