MAULE Orion M-7-260C Maintenance Manual page 26

3. With rudder pedals in neutral position, set cable housing to 2 ¼" dimension as shown on
drawing below.
4. Pull the parking brake knob out until the nicopress comes in contact with the cable housing.
5. The locking levers should be in full lock position and the spring has approximately 1/8" ex-
pansion. Readjust the 2 1/4" dimension in step 1 above as necessary for achieving this
spring expansion.
6. Recheck operation per Steps 1 and 2.
CAUTION: Push parking brake knob completely against Instrument panel for OFF position.
MAINTENANCE HINTS ON HYDRAULIC BRAKES:
Excessive pedal travel:
Probable cause
1. Normal wear of brake pad at wheel
2. Leak in system
3. Air in system
4. Lack of fluid in reservoir
5. Vent plug stopped up
Rev. C
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
M-7-260C
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Corrective Action
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If pad is worn thin, replace with new pad.
Inspect all attachments and fittings in brake sys-
tem.
A springy, rubber action of the pedal indicates
air in the system. An excessive amount of air in
system will allow the pedal to continue traveling
under normal pressure. In either case, the sys-
tem should be filled and bled.
Air will enter system if the reservoir runs dry. In-
spect at regular intervals and keep reservoir full
at all times.
If vent hole in reservoir plug becomes stopped,
there is a possibility that a partial vacuum will be
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