Front disc brakes do not require adjustment to compensate for brake pad wear because the piston or pistons automatically apply the brake pads to the brake discs as they wear.
The rear wheel brakes are adjusted automatically by a setting mechanism, where the shoes are moved towards the brake drums each time the brakes are applied.
Adjusting the foot brake (service brake) (Peugeot J5)
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