Mk5 Golf Handbrake Adjustment. The distance between the stop and both rear calipers must be between 1-3mm red arrows. Unscrew Torx bolt -1- and then release fastening clip from handbrake cable -2-.
And I believe you were supposed to adjust so that there was 1-3 mm between the lever and the stop. If you dont have a vacuum or pressure bleeder have anotherperson pump the brake pedal a few times then press and hold the brake pedal down. Thenopen the bleeder screw to let the fluidout.
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Have never done one with an armrest. Have never done one with an armrest. Thenopen the bleeder screw to let the fluidout. 20100922 remove the drum using a flatblade screwdriver turn the adjuster a few clicks then refit drum keep repeating untill the shoes are almost touching the drum then the handbrake should be adjusted on the cable under the ashtray to leave 3-5 clicks lift.
