Checking The Parking Brake - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

5. Tighten the brake adjusting nuts.
Adjust the nuts with the torque wrench to 20 Nm.
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6. Slacken the nuts.
Slacken the nuts 2.3 turns.
7. Check that the wheels can rotate freely.
8. Check the function of both brake pedals individually by driving.
Check that the brake action is the same on both wheels while driving with
both pedals latched together.
9. Check that the pedal free travel is the same on both wheels.
The pedal free travel must be 35-45 mm. Check with both pedals latched
together.
If the pedal free travel is not correct, readjust the travel.
10. Check the free travel on the rear brake pedal.
The reverse drive system is extra equipment.
The pedal free travel must be 60-70 mm.
If the pedal free travel is not correct, bleed the brakes.
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Checking the parking brake

Check the parking brake periodically.
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Check that the brake is functioning.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Check that the brakes were released.
5. Adjust the parking brake if necessary.
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