To Adjust (Set Up) The Mechanical Drum Brake - Linhai M565Li T3 EFI Service Manual

CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
M565LiT3 EFI SERVICE MANUA 20.0
Adjusting

To adjust (set up) the mechanical drum brake,

use the following procedure.
1. Loosen the jam nuts of the
adjuster on the right hand of
right and left brake cable.
2. Turn the both adjusters keep the rock arm
on the lever balance until 1/8" (2to3mm) free
play is achieved at the brake lever.
rake shoes as a set either is worn to the limit.
NOTE: While adjusting free play, it is
important you apply the lever back and forth.
3. Tighten the jam nuts securely against the
adjusters.
If the right hand adjustment is inadequate
to attain the proper brake free-play gap, make
adjustment at the middle of the cables
adjuster jam nuts.
NOTE: Apply the front brake a number of
times to ensure the wheels lock and the
brake light illuminate properly.
4. Make sure the right and left brake are
balance after the adjustment of the front
brakes by test at low speed. Contact your
dealer for proper diagnosis and repairs.
5. If adjusting the cables does not attain
proper brake performance and free-play, the
brake shoes must be replaced.
Note: After the adjusting, the adjustment
distance of the cables and the angle of the
drum levers between the right and left brake
must be same.
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