8610... Adjusting brake system: Installation

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The brake shoes are adjusted in two work steps. In the first step, the distance between the lower half of the brake shoes and the brake drum is adjusted. In the second step, the distance between the upper half of the brake shoes and the brake drum is adjusted.

Fig 1: Identifying Tension Spring On Tension Spring Mount

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Rotate road wheel (1) in direction of travel and simultaneously turn adjusting screw (2) in direction of arrow.

Tighten adjusting screw (2) until road wheel (1) can no longer be turned.

Fig 2: Rotating Road Wheel

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Turn adjusting screw (1) in direction of arrow and release slowly until road wheel (2) can rotate.

Finish adjustment procedure when slight grinding noises can be heard in lower brake shoe halves.

Fig 3: Turning Adjusting Screw

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Firmly tighten handbrake lever three to five times.

Fig 4: Identifying Road Wheel Side Nuts

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Depending on road wheel side, tighten nut (1) or (2) until slight grinding noises can be heard in upper brake shoe halves.