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Brakes -> Handbrake (Adjustment) for Your Citroen C3 SUV First Generation (2002-2009)

HANDBRAKE (Adjustment)  
Adjustment  
Lift and chock the vehicle.  
Remove:  
- The rear cover (8).  
- The nut (9).  
- The handbrake trim (6).  
- The gear lever gaiter (5).  
- The front cover (3).  
- The screws (1).  
Disconnect the connectors of the following components:  
- The cigar lighter (2).  
- The electric window buttons (4).  
Remove the central console (7).  
WARNING: Check that the brake cables are correctly  
routed under the vehicle.  
Slacken the handbrake lever.  
Press gently on the brake pedal (Then repeat the  
operation 3 times).  
Pull vigorously on the handbrake lever 4 or 5 times.  
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HANDBRAKE (Adjustment)  
Adjustment (continued)  
A : Drum brakes  
B : Disc brakes  
(10) Nut for adjusting cable tensions.  
Remove:  
- The rear wheels.  
- The drums (according to version).  
Release the handbrake.  
Use a gauge set to measure at «a» the travel of the lever  
from its stop.  
Adjust the nut (10) to obtain a travel of less than or equal  
to 1 mm at «a».  
Refit the brake drums without tightening them (according  
to version).  
Action the handbrake lever 8 times with an effort of  
40 m.daN.  
With the handbrake released, check the travel of the  
lever at «a», using a gauge set.  
NOTE : The travel should be less than 1 mm and more  
than 0,05 mm.  
Refit:  
- The brake drums.  
- The wheels.  
- The central console.  
Check the operation of the handbrake.  
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