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Adjusting the Handbrake on a Ford Ecosport

Model: Ford Ecosport BK, MK 1 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Part: Parking brake

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First, remove the plastic trim at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to unclip it. There is no need to remove it completely; just move it forward to avoid obstruction.

Now remove the central plastic console around the handbrake, starting from the rear to unclip it and lifting it until the handbrake lever passes through. Again, it is not necessary to remove it entirely, but be careful with the connected cables, as it can be placed in front of the passenger seat.

At this point, notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front side, there is a nut. By acting on it with a 10mm spanner, you can adjust the handbrake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise or decreasing it by turning it anti-clockwise.

Once adjusted, you can reposition the central console first by applying slight pressure to clip it back in, and then the trim at the base of the gear lever.


Updated on 22 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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