For a preliminary check of the correct adjustment of the parking brake drive, lift the drive lever up to the stop, while you should hear 8 or 9 clicks of the ratchet device. If the number of clicks does not match the specified values or the vehicle is not held by the parking brake (see «Checking the parking brake»), adjust the drive. The adjusting unit for the parking brake drive is located in the passenger compartment under the lining of the floor tunnel.
1. Check up correctness of adjustment of backlashes between brake shoes and drums of brake mechanisms of back wheels. To do this, firmly press the brake pedal several times with the parking brake lever lowered all the way down.
2. Inside the car, pry off the edge of the hole plug located in the bottom of the cup holders made in the lining of the floor tunnel.
3. Push in one of the spring-loaded cup holders...
4.... and remove the plug.
5. Raise the parking brake lever 4 clicks.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut on the tip of the front parking brake cable until the rear wheels are completely braked.
7. Lower the parking brake lever and check that the rear wheels turn freely. If rotation is difficult, slightly loosen the adjusting nut.
8. Put the car on wheels.
9. Install the plug in the floor tunnel lining.