Table of Contents
Advertisement
Pronar T400
Figure 5.7
Adjustment of parking brake string tension
(1) brake crank mechanism, (2) expander arm, (3) guide wheel with mounting, (4) parking
brake string, (5) bow clamp, (6) clamp nuts
Adjustment of parking brake string tension
Hitch the trailer to the tractor. Place the trailer and tractor on a level surface.
Place chocks under the trailer wheel.
Unscrew the brake mechanism screw (1) as far as possible (counterclockwise)
Loosen nuts (6) of handbrake string clamps (5).
Tighten the cable (4) and tighten the clamps.
Adjustment of parking brake cable tension should be carried out in the case of:
• string stretching,
• loosening the parking brake string clamps,
• after adjusting the axle brake,
• after repairs to the axle brake system,
The length of the parking brake string should be chosen so that when
the service and parking brake is completely released, the string is
loose and hangs down about 1-2 cm.
5.16
CHAPTER 5
Advertisement
Table of Contents
