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BRAKES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Repeat on other side of vehicle. Adjust the brake pedal
B
free travel. See Adjusting Brake Pedal Free Travel.
Brake Cable and Equalizer Assembly
Removal and Installation
NOTICE: The brake cables and equalizer are only
serviceable as a complete assembly.
Remove the cotter pins and clevis pins connecting the
brake cables to the brake levers. Remove the retaining
rings connecting the brake cables to their brackets at the
axle (rear of cable) and at the frame (front of cable).
Loosen and remove the jam nut and the spherical nut on
the equalizer link (Figure 27). Inspect the hardware and
replace if needed. Remove the brake cable and equalizer
assembly and discard.
Slide the equalizer link of the new assembly over the
compensator rod. Loosely install the spherical nut and
new locking jam nut. Insert the cables into the frame and
axle brackets. Install new retaining rings. Connect the
cables to the brake levers using new clevis pins and new
cotter pins.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel.
Pedal Brake
Clevis
Pin
Figure 27 Brake Cable, Equalizer and Compensator
Compensator Assembly, Removal and
Installation
Disconnect the compensator assembly from the brake
pedal by removing the cotter pin and clevis pin (Figure
27).
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Clevis
Pin
Cotter
Pin
Compensator
Assembly
Compensator
Rod
Spherical
Cotter
Pin
Equalizer
Bracket
Brake
Cables
Loosen and remove the jam nut and the spherical nut
connecting the compensator rod to the equalizer link.
Remove the compensator assembly.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Use new cotter pin
in the clevis pin.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel.
Brake Pedal Removal and Installation
Disconnect the compensator assembly (1) from the brake
pedal by removing the cotter pin (2) and the clevis pin (3)
(Figure 28).
Disconnect the wiring harness if equipped with brake
lights.
Unhook the torsion spring (4) by inserting a thin blade
screwdriver between the small hook and the bracket.
Move hook back and to the side to release torsion spring.
Remove the nut (5), washer (11) and the shoulder bolt
(6).
Remove the brake pedal.
Inspect the shoulder bolt for corrosion that could cause
binding. Replace both bolts and two bushings (7) with
new ones if corrosion or wear is found.
Brake pedal installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten the nut (5) to the torque value specified below.
Item
5
Use a new cotter pin when installing the compensator
assembly.
Connect the brake light wiring harness, if equipped.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel.
Check brake light operation if equipped.
Nut
Jam
Lock
Nut
Repair and Service Manual
Torque Specification
8 - 11 ft. lbs. (11 - 15 Nm)
653045
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