Adjust The Service Brakes; Rear Drum Brakes - Taylor-Dunn BG-015-00 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

ADJUST THE SERVICE BRAKES

Rear Drum Brakes

The mechanical and hydraulic brake assemblies are identical except for hydraulic fittings. The adjustment
procedure is the same for both the mechanical and hydraulic brakes.
NOTE: The brake adjustment is inside of the left and right brake. Do not
6. Raise the wheel off of the ground and support with jack stands.
7. Release the park brake.
8. Remove the tire/wheel assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Tires and Wheels section for
9. Align the adjusting access slot in the brake drum
with the adjusting star wheel at the bottom of the
brake.
10. While rotating the brake drum back and forth, rotate
the brake adjuster star wheel until the brake is tight
enough so that brake drum cannot be rotated.
11. Back off the star wheel just enough so that the brake
drum rotates freely.
adjust the brake by means of the brake cables as this will cause
mis-operation of the brakes. If you hear a single "clunking" noise
while braking it may be due to mis-adjustment 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 property damage and/or severe
bodily injury.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove the
key.
2. Place the Shift lever in the neutral position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the battery.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury and/or
property damage..
information on removing the wheel.
Brakes
Brake drum shown with the access slot
aligned with the adjusting star wheel .
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