Inspect The Service Brake; Auto-Adjust Brake Mechanism Operation - Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

INSPECT THE SERVICE BRAKE

Auto-Adjust Brake Mechanism Operation

The auto-adjust mechanism is located on the bottom of the brake assembly and accessible through the
oval slot in the brake drum. As the brake pad material wears down, the distance the brake shoes travel
to engage the brake drum becomes longer. When the travel becomes long enough, the brake lever
engages the auto-adjust lever and causes it to index a tooth on the star wheel adjuster. This rotates the
adjuster, which decreases the travel needed for the brake shoes to engage the brake drum.
NOTE: The only time the brakes should be manually adjusted is when an
NOTE: The brakes will not require manual adjustment if any part of the
NOTE: The symptom of a low brake pedal may indicate that the auto
NOTE: The brake adjustment is inside of the left and right brake. Do not
internal component of the braking system has been removed.
external mechanical linkages or cables have been removed.
adjuster is not working or the brake cable is not adjusted properly.
Remove the vehicle from service and repair the brakes.
adjust the brake by means of the brake cables as this will cause
misoperation of the brakes. If you hear a single "clunking" noise
while braking it may be due to misadjustment of the brake cables
or linkage. Refer to Replace Brake linkages/Cables for information
regarding proper adjustment of the cables and linkages.
Adjusting the brakes by means of the brake cables could cause a hard
brake pedal with little or no braking power. This could cause loss of
control of the vehicle resulting in severe bodily injury and /or property
damage.
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