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Handbrake Adjustment Instructions

Model: Renault Clio MK 2, Clio 2 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Parking brake

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It is recommended to perform this maintenance with the engine cold, as the adjustment system is located just above the exhaust pipe: first, remove the heat shield between the exhaust pipe and the vehicle's underbody to access the handbrake cable adjustment system; then, locate the adjustment nut and tighten it so that the handbrake lever rises by three or four clicks; after the adjustment, lift the rear wheel and ensure that with the handbrake released, the wheel spins freely to confirm that the adjustment is not excessive.


Updated on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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