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How to adjust the handbrake on a Passat B5?

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JuneRose

07/29/25 10:22pm

If you find that the sensitivity of the handbrake is not ideal, you can adjust the handbrake's operating copper cable to resolve the issue. There is an adjustable compensation mechanism at the bottom of the handle that can be adjusted. Use a jack to lift the rear of the car so that the two rear wheels can rotate freely. For automatic transmission, shift to P (Park) gear. For manual transmission, shift to 1st or 2nd gear. If it's too tight, the screw may not turn. If it's too loose, the screw might be obstructed by internal parts of the handbrake and not visible. Then, use a wrench to turn the screw clockwise for adjustment. Fully release the handbrake and check if the rear wheels can rotate. Both rear wheels should be checked to prevent wheel lock-up.

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