How to Adjust the Handbrake on a Cruze?

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Handbrake is located at the rear wheels and can only be seen when the car is lifted onto a rack. There is one cable from each of the rear wheels, which then merges into one. At the junction point, there is a screw for adjustment. The Cruze handbrake is self-adjusting, with an automatic adjuster installed inside the wheel hub. Each time the handbrake is pulled, it completes one cycle of adjustment automatically, so generally, no manual adjustment is needed. More details are as follows: 1. The professional term for the handbrake is auxiliary brake, which operates differently from the main brake. It uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to apply braking force to the vehicle. 2. Long-term use of the handbrake can cause plastic deformation of the steel cable. Since this deformation is irreversible, prolonged use will reduce its effectiveness and increase the handbrake's travel distance. 3. A return spring is used in conjunction with the handbrake. When the handbrake is engaged, the spring is stretched; when released, the spring returns to its original length. Long-term use of the handbrake can also cause corresponding deformation of the spring.