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    4. : How to adjust the handbrake in the Volkswagen Polo?

Volkswagen Polo - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo V, MK V, 6R, Polo 5, MK 5 - Years 2009-2017
Part: Hand brake
Operation: How to adjust the handbrake in the Volkswagen Polo?

In this tutorial we can see how to adjust the handbrake in the Volkswagen Polo, a very simple and quick operation. First of all, we park the vehicle in a perfectly flat place, then we position ourselves on the rear seat and unhook the plastic cover of the central tunnel. We then locate the adjustment bolt and, using a 10mm wrench, tighten or loosen it as needed until the desired tension level is reached. Finally, we put everything back together and test the correct operation of the brake on a sloping road.


Posted on 22 February 2024 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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