Parking Brake; Inspect; Adjust - Taylor-Dunn RE-380-36 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

Brakes

PARKING BRAKE

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service manual. Before
starting any procedure, read all warnings and instructions that
are located in the Service Guidelines chapter.
The brake pads and rotor should be inspected anytime the park brake requires adjustment.

Inspect

Note: The parking brake is actuated through a pin in the center of the rear left and right brake body on the
rear axles.
1: Release the park brake.
2: Inspect the brake pads. Refer to Inspect the Service Brake section to inspect the brake pads.
3: Inspect the park brake pin and bushing for any signs of damage or corrosion.
Note: The park brake pin is inside of the brake body. Refer to Repair the Brake Body for information on removing
the park brake pin.
4: Inspect all brake cables and linkages for any signs of damage, wear, or missing cotter pins.
5: Inspect the brake handle locking mechanism for any signs of damage.
Note: Refer to Adjust the Parking Brake section for information regarding adjusting the parking brake.

Adjust

The parking brake is actuated through a pin in the center of the rear
left and right brake body on the rear axles.
6: Release the park brake.
7: Loosen the jam nuts on the Primary Adjustment Rod.
8: Tighten the Primary Adjustment Rod until it is difficult to rotate
the brake arm clevis pin on both wheels.
9: Loosen the Primary adjustment rod one to two turns so that
both wheels rotate with no brake drag.
WARNING
The threaded rod must be screwed into the clevis with at least
3/8" of threads. Less than 3/8" of threads in a clevis could result
in brake failure causing severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
Note: If there is no adjustment left in the Primary Adjustment Rod, then the Brake Arm Extension must be
rotated to engage the next hole in the arm.
10: Tighten the jam nuts on the park brake linkage.
11: Set the park brake.
12: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
13: Remove blocks from behind the wheels.
14: Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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