1972 Volkswagen Beetle park brakes

Tiny
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  • 1972 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 70,000 MILES
The park brakes do not catch so I have no park brakes. How do I repair? Is there a diagram somewhere?
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 AT 10:09 AM

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Tiny
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There is an adjustment at the handle pull up rubber boot you will see threaded rod[two] loosen front and rear nut turn front in this will tighten. Pull lever up 5 clicks adjust till car does not roll. This is if cables are not rusted frozen and mechanism on wheel is functional.
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