Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 188

10-Brakes
equalizer pivot pin, knock out the pin and detach the
equalizer from the lever.
(7) Press down the handbrake release button and
withdraw the ratchet from the lever, remove the pawl pin
and take out the pawl rod, spring and release button.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
attention to the following points:
(1) Clean and lubricate the handbrake lever parts prior
to reassembly, ensure that the pawl and ratchet teeth are in
serviceable condition.
(2) Instal the ratchet so that the retaining slot
protrudes from the front of the. lever, and with the radius at
the base of the ratchet located over the lever pivot pin
bearing bush.
(3) Ensure that the pawl nose is positioned in the pawl
rod end and that the teeth of the pawl and ratchet are
meshed.
( 4) Instal the handbrake lever so that the retaining slot
in the ratchet engages in the mounting bracket.
(5) Lubricate pivot pins and equalizer, adjust the brake
cables as described under the appropriate heading.
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL HANDBRAKE LEVER (Later
Type)
(I) Raise the rear of the vehicle and support on stands.
(2) Take the rubber boot up and off the handbrake
lever.
(3) Release the handbrake and disconnect the brake
cables at each side of the handbrake lever by removing the
two nuts on each cable end.
(4) Remove the cover plate located under the pedal
linkage.
(5) Pull the brake cables out clear of the lever
assembly.
( 6) Take off accelerator lever spring and pull the push
rod out of the accelerator lever.
(7) Remove the retaining circlip from the end of the
handbrake lever pivot pin and withdraw the pin from the
mounting.
(8) Pull out the handbrake lever assembly from the
mounting.
(9) Press down the handbrake release button and
withdraw the ratchet, remove the pawl rod, spring and
release button.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
attention to the following points:
(I) Clean and lubricate the handbrake lever parts prior
to reassembly, ensure that the pawl and ratchet teeth are in
serviceable condition.
(2) Instal the ratchet so that the retaining slot
protrudes from the front of the le.ver, and with the radius at
the base of the ratchet
loca~ed
over the lever pivot pin
bearing bush ..
(3) Ensure that the pawl nose is positioned in the pawl
rod end and . that the teeth of the pawl and ratchet are
meshed.
( 4) Instal the hand brake lever so that the retaining slot
in the ratchet engages in the mounting bracket.
(5) Lubricate pivot pins, adjust the brake cables as
described under the appropriate heading.
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL BRAKE CABLES (Both
Types)
(1) Raise the vehicle and support on stands.
(2) Release the handbrake cables at the handbrake
· · lever assembly using the procedure described previously -
TO REMOVE AND INSTAL HANDBRAKE LEVER.
(3) Remove the rear wheels and brake drums,
dismantle the rear brake assemblies as previously described
in the rear brake section.
( 4) Remove the retainer attaching the cable to the back
plate and withdraw the cable from the rear of the back
plate and guide tube.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
attention to the following points:
(I) Check the cable length if a new cable is to be
installed.
(2) Clean the brake cable guide tubes, thoroughly
grease the cable pripr to installation. '
(3) Tighten the rear axle shaft nut to the specified
torque.
( 4) Adjust the handbrake cables as described under the
appropriate heading.
7. BRAKE AD.JUSTMENT
TO ADJUST BRAKE SHOES
(I) Raise the vehicle, support on stands and release the
handbrake.
(2) Operate the brake pedal several times to centralize
the shoe assemblies in the brake drum:-
(3) Rotate the brake drums to align the access hole in
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the drum face with each of the toothed adjusting nuts.
( 4) Insert a screwdriver through the access hole in the
brake drum engaging the end of the screwdriver in the teeth
of the adjusting nut, turn the adjusting nut using the
screwdriver as a lever until the brake shoe contacts the
drum. This can be established by turning the wheel by hand
and noting the drag.