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    4. : How to adjust the stroke of the handbrake of the Ford Focus

Ford Focus - Video tutorial

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Hand brake
Operation: How to adjust the stroke of the handbrake of the Ford Focus

Let's find out in this short and simple guide, the steps on how to adjust the stroke of the Ford Focus handbrake lever. First of all we get on board the car and begin to disassemble and remove the plastic cover of the central tunnel, unscrewing the fixing screws; after which we use two wrenches to adjust the adjusters of the handbrake cable, first pulling the lever upwards, as shown in the video. So we just have to act on the adjuster nuts to pull the metal cable, until our handbrake is functioning correctly!


Posted on 24 June 2022 by ScegliAuto

Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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