Adjusting handbrake, disc brakes — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• The total distance (a) to stops (2) on left and right brake calipers must not exceed 1.5 mm.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle.
2. Depress brake pedal forcefully at least three times.
3. Pull handbrake on three times and then release again.
4. Removing lining mat from storage compartment.
5. Open service flap (1) in centre console.

6. Remove cover (1) on centre armrest (2).
7. Unscrew nut (1) on centre armrest (2).
8. Remove centre armrest General body repairs, interior68Front centre armrest; Removing and installing front centre armrest.
9. Adjust handbrake by means of adjustment nut (arrow).
10. Tighten adjustment nut (arrow) until levers (1) on brake calipers lift off stop (2).
11. Distance (a) between lever (1) and stop (2) on left and right brake calipers should be ≤ 1.5 mm.
12. Check that both wheels turn freely.
13. Adjust handbrake by means of adjustment nut (arrow).
14. Tighten adjusting nut enough so that levers (1) on brake calipers lift off stop (projection) (2).
15. The total distance (a) to stops (2) on left and right brake calipers must not exceed 1.5 mm.
16. Check that both wheels turn freely.

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