Removing and installing brake shoes for handbrake, Crafter 5.0 t — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

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• The brake shoes are not shown to improve the illustration clarity of the adjustment jig (2).
• Only one retaining spring is shown on the illustration. The other brake shoe is also fitted with a retaining spring that must be removed as well.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle 10.2.
2. Remove wheels.
3. Remove brake caliper together with brake carrier and secure with wire so that weight of brake caliper does not stress or damage brake hose.
4. To reset brake, turn adjuster screw (1) of adjustment jig (2) in direction of (arrow B) using a commercially available spanner. [Note: The brake shoes are not shown to improve the illustration clarity of the adjustment jig (2).]
5. Remove brake discs.

6. Turn nut (1) to relieve rear handbrake cables.
7. Detach handbrake cables (arrows).
8. Unhook return springs with hook3438.
9. Press retaining spring (1) with pliers (2) in direction of (arrow A) and turn so that hook (3) can be removed through slot (arrow B) on rear side of cover plate. [Note: Only one retaining spring is shown on the illustration. The other brake shoe is also fitted with a retaining spring that must be removed as well.]
10. Pull brake shoes apart as far as necessary and remove forwards (in direction of travel).
11. Preassemble brake shoes.
12. Pull brake shoes apart as far as necessary and insert backwards (opposite direction of travel).

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