Chery QQ6 (S21) / S12LHD. Manual — part 174

IV. Adjustment and Replacement of Handbrake

1. System Composition Illustration

1. Handle

2. Fixing bolts 3. Cable

4, 5. Left/Right rear wheel cable

2. Preparations

Tools: Ratchet wheel, ratchet lever, 10#, 13#, 14#, 16# socket, 10#

13#, 14# ring wrench, vice, torque wrench, slotted screwdriver.

3. Notices

3.1 Please wear necessary labor protection supplies to avoid accidents.

3.2 During the removal/installation of the spring parts, enough cautions should be taken to prevent the ejection

of such parts from causing body injuries.

3.3 The removal/installation at the vicinity of the exhaust pipe must be conducted only after the temperature of

the exhaust pipe is lowered to normal temperature so as to prevent scald.

4. Removal/Installation Procedure

4.1 With reference to the removal/installation of the rear brake,

loosen the handbrake cable of the rear wheels.

To

left

rear

brake

assembly

To right

rear

brake

assembly

4.2 Remove the handbrake clip with priers.

Notice: It’s under the rear wheels.

4.3 Remove the fixing bracket bolts of the handbrake cable shown

below with 8# ring wrench.

Torque: 9~12 Nm

4.5 Pry out the protective cover at the handbrake and gear position

with slotted screwdriver.

4.6 Remove all fixing screws from the secondary instrument panel

assembly with ring screwdriver to remove the secondary instrument

panel assembly.

4.7 Remove the handbrake adjustment nuts with 10# wrench.

4.5 Loosen the two handbrake cables with hand.

4.9 Pull out the handbrake cable from the underside of the vehicle

body.

Notice: Remove the handbrake cable at another side in accordance

with the same method.

4.10 (Handbrake adjustment) The length of the handbrake cable

equipped on this model is designed to be the fixed length. To adjust

the handbrake effects, refer to the part “removal of rear brake”. The

adjustment of the ejector rod length (clockwise for looseness and

counter clockwise for tightness) can achieve the handbrake

adjustment.

4.11 The installation procedure should be conducted with reference

to the removal procedure.

Rotate this place