Rear Brake Cable, Multi-Link Rear Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing

2020 Volkswagen Golf Automatic TransSECTION Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Pay attention that the guide tube and the seal are seated correctly.

-- Push the brake cable -1- in the guide tube -2- until stop.

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-- Engage the brake cable -1- in the bracket -3- and push in wire.

-- Engage the brake cable at the marking -arrow-.

-- Insert the brake cable -1- into the guide -arrow B- on the bracket -2- opposite the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Cable And Guides
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-- Clip the brake cable -1- back into the retainer -arrow A- on the bracket -2-.

-- Push the brake cable -1- through the bracket -4- on the brake caliper until both tabs -3- engage.

Fig 2: Identifying Lever And Brake Cable
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-- Press the lever -2- located on the brake caliper in direction of -arrow- and engage the brake cable -1-.

The brake cable must be installed without tension between the bracket on the brake caliper and the bracket on the rear axle.

-- Install the parking brake cable -2- in the compensator bracket -3-.

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-- Pay attention that the guide tube is seated correctly in the mount -item  ) Mount.

-- Pretension the parking brake cable using the adjustment nut -1-.

-- Adjust the parking brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING .

Tightening Specification 

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.