Hand brake adjustment

HILLATON

MEMBER
2005 KIA RIO
1.3L
4 CYL
MANUAL
165,000 MILES

I want to adjust the hand brakes but scared about the wheel bearings as I have to remove these in order to get to adjustments. Can I just remove and proceed without interfering with bearings? Thanks

Monday, June 15th, 2020 AT 1:36 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

I attached the procedure and pictures for you below for adjusting the parking brake.

Roy

ADJUSTMENT
1. Ensure the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
2. Raise the vehicle and ensure the rear wheels are free to turn.

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3. Adjust the cable length with adjuster nut so that the number of sector notch is 5 - 7 when pulling force of 10 kg.

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NOTE: The rear brakes should lock when the parking brake lever is pulled upward 5 - 7 notches.

4. Do not attach parking cable with 90° or more twist.
5. Check the operation of the parking brake.

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