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  3. Polo
    4. : Adjust the parking brake

Volkswagen Polo - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK V, MK 5, Polo V, Polo 5, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Hand brake
Operation: Adjust the parking brake

Begin to lift the two rear seat seats then, using the slots provided, lift the protective cover and remove it. With the help of a ratchet wrench, unscrew the nuts of the cover of the pit below to access the parking brake mechanism. Clean the inside of any dirt with a rag. Using a Phillips wrench, adjust the stop on the tie rod arm and activate the brake to check perfect operation, otherwise repeat the operation. Close the pit with the nuts and carefully reposition the cover in the slots provided.


Posted on 19 July 2023 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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