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BRAKES
ADJUSTING THE COMPENSATOR
WARNING : Do not touch the plastic nut (1).
IMPORTANT : When loosening the nut (2), the spring (3) may suddenly force off the nut (2) and lock nut (4)
assembly. Calculate the spring length (3) before loosening the nut (2), and use a spanner to hold the lock-nut (4)
in place, thus restraining the spring.
- Loosen the nut (2) while ensuring the lock-nut (4) is held firmly in place.
- Adjust the length of the spring (3) :
- Reduce the spring length (3) to increase brake pressure.
- Increase the spring length (3) to reduce brake pressure.
- Tighten the nut (2) to 1.5 m.daN.
- Check the brake pressure.
CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS : BRAKE COMPENSATOR (continued)
XSARA - All Types
B3FP102CB3FP101C