Lotus Esprit Series - Handbrake Cable Adiustment; Handbrake Lever Removal; Handbrake Cable Removal; Handbrake Assembly

BRAKiNG SYSTEM
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5.
Unscrew the two nt~ts securing the servo mounting bracket and the four bolts
securing the pedal box to the chassis. Remove the pedal box.
To Replace
1.
Reverse the removal procedure. Tighten all bolts to the torque loadings
specified in the TECHNICAL DATA.
2.
Bleed the braking and clutch systems.
HANDBRAKE ASSEMBLY
Handbrake lever removal
1.
Remove the carpet from the sill in which the handbrake lever is fitted.
2.
Remove the retaining pin in the clevis pin connecting the lever to the
actuator rod.
3.
Unscrew the pivot bolt and remove the handbrake lever.
To Replace
1. Reverse the removal procedure.
Handbrake cable removal
1.
Remove the carpet from the sill in which the handbrake lever is fitted.
2.
Remove the retaining pin in the clevis pin connecting the cable end to the
compensator.
b )
3.
Disconnect the cable from the lever arm on the rear coliper and withdraw the
cable end. Release any clips holding down the cable, but do not remove
complete cable.
To Replace
1.
Tie new cable to the old cable and pull carefully through engine bulkhead.
Continue by following the reverse of the
removol procedure.
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Handbrake cable adiustment
1.
Remove access cover from the sill. If excessive movement is apparent at the
handbrake lever the cables can be adjusted using the
adiusters shown in
figure
5. Adjust each cable to achieve o vertical position of the compensator.
ESPRIT
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