Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair

Removing and installing/replacing both handbrake bowden cables

Note:
After completing this operation, adjust the handbrake,

Remove complete M43TU/M52TU exhaust system
Remove M47 exhaust system at rear.





Release lock nuts with special tool 34 1 030. Twist lock nuts and adjusting nuts off handbrake bowden cables.
Installation: Observe adjusting instructions and lock adjusting nuts with lock nuts.





Remove heat protection shield (1) on tank.





Pull handbrake Bowden cable (1) out of brackets.
Installation: Ensure proper routing of handbrake Bowden cables.





Pull handbrake bowden cables out of guide tubes on body and out of wheel carrier.





Release one wheel stud.
Bring wheel into position (tapped hole turned down approx. 20° from horizontal).
F = direction of travel
Installation: Reinstall wheel stud only after handbrake has been adjusted.





Nipple (1) and expander lock (2) are visible through tapped hole.
Slide in core of handbrake bowden cable in direction of expander lock up to stop and grip firmly.
Using a screwdriver, press nipple (1) downwards through tapped hole.
Pull out handbrake bowden cable.

Installation:
Insert handbrake bowden cable in brake carrier/brake guard plate. Sleeve must be inserted onto stop.
Grip sleeve of handbrake bowden cable.
Push in core until it snaps into place.