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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Default 2000 Jetta parking brake adjusment

Is there a way to adjust my parking brake from the handle? Didn't want to start opening things up if there's no adjustment. I checked my rear pads and there's still meat left (about half). Thanks, Jeff
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Nice. Thanx for the tip.
 
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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seriously? does that really tighten them up or just when u install new ones?
 
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Default RE: 2000 Jetta parking brake adjusment

It seemed to make a slight difference after doing it a bunch of times. I'd still like it tighter though since my handle pulls up almost to the max. After 115K, I think my cables are stretched.
 
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