Brake caliper with integrated handbrake mechanism | HELLA

Handbrake calipers are usually set or adjusted so that the distance between the brake lining and the brake disc is at least (X) + 1 mm (fig. 1).

As vehicle manufacturers use a wide variety of different designs, they are grouped into type variants A, B, C and D within the rest of this document. Please compare the figures with the brake caliper installed in the vehicle and select the associated adjustment method.

Adjustment:

• Rotate piston, standard thread (right)
• Depending on the variant, the thread type may be left-handed or right-handed

Adjustment:

• Remove bolt A
• Adjust via hexagon screw B

Adjustment:

• Remove plastic cap C
• Loosen nut, adjust socket head screw, tighten nut
• Adjust hexagon screw D at the handbrake level (x = +1 mm)

No manual adjustment required.

When performing this work, please always observe the repair instructions provided by the respective vehicle manufacturer.