Replacement Of Parking Brake Cable And Adjustment Of Cable Tension - PRONAR T680 Operator's Manual

Pronar T680
Remove previous marks and measure the brake cylinder piston rod stroke
again.
If the brake cylinder piston rod stroke is outside the proper operating range,
repeat the adjustment.
ATTENTION
The positions for fixing the brake cylinder in the bracket openings and the brake cylinder
pin in the expander arm are determined by the Manufacturer and must not be changed.
Each time when dismantling the pin or brake cylinder, the original fixing position should
be marked.
5.2.9 REPLACEMENT OF PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND ADJUSTMENT OF
CABLE TENSION.
Proper operation of the parking brake is dependent on the effectiveness of the rear axle
brake and the correct brake cable tension.
Before the adjustment, make certain that the axle brake is correctly adjusted and is
functioning properly.
Adjustment of parking brake cable tension should be conducted in the event of:
• stretching of cable,
• loosening of parking brake cable clamps
• after adjustment of axle brakes,
• after repairs of axle brake system,
• after repairs of parking brake system.
• Every 6 months.
• After repair of braking system.
• In case of uneven trailer wheel braking.
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