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    4. : How do you adjust the handbrake of the Volkswagen Polo?

Volkswagen Polo - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 4, MK 4, Polo IV, 9N, MK IV - Years 2001-2009
Part: Hand brake
Operation: How do you adjust the handbrake of the Volkswagen Polo?

The handbrake adjustment of the Volkswagen Polo is done by lifting the part of the central tunnel that is located immediately behind the base of the handbrake lever. Once this plastic covering has been lifted, it will be possible to locate the underlying bolt, which allows the handbrake intensity to be adjusted: by tightening the bolt, the handbrake will become harder and its travel will be reduced; conversely, by loosening the bolt, the handbrake will become softer and have greater travel. After adjusting the handbrake, the plastic cover can be repositioned.


Posted on 23 April 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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