Adjusting the handbrake shoes
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Adjusting the handbrake shoes
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Check the lever travel. If the wheels do not lock on the 4th notch, the handbrake must be adjusted.
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Release the handbrake.
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Check that the cable is not pulling the actuating levers. If necessary, slacken the cable adjusting nut.
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Using a screwdriver, unscrew the adjuster until the brake disc is blocked.
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Then, unscrew the adjuster until the brake disc can be turned.
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Repeat the procedure on the other wheel.
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Fit the wheels, see
Wheels
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Tightening torques
aluminium wheel 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)
steel wheel 50 Nm +2x90°, max. 110 Nm (37 lbf ft +2x90°, max. 81 lbf ft)
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Important
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The wheel must hang freely when the wheel bolts are being tightened.
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