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How to Adjust the Handbrake on a Ford Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta MK V, MK 5, Fiesta 5 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Parking brake

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Video tutorial

First, secure your vehicle by placing it on appropriate stands. Next, sit in the driver's seat and pull the handbrake to access its underside at the base.

Now, locate the bolt indicated in the video. Attach the spanner and lower the handbrake to the desired maximum braking position.

Rotate the bolt until it tightens the brake cable to your satisfaction. With these simple steps, you're done!


Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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