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8. Remove the plunger from the valve. Using alco-
hol, clean the existing grease from the plunger.
Check the plunger for signs of wear or cracks.
Replace it if necessary.
9. Lubricate the plunger with synthetic grease of
NLGI Grade 1.5, such as 76 Triton synthetic EP
Grease (FTL Sped 48-25432-000).
10. Insert the plunger in the valve.
11. Install the brake pedal and the pivot pin.
12. Install a new roll pin, and apply Torque Seal
(OPG F900 White) to the roll pin.
13. Install the foot control valve assembly. See Sec-
tion 42.03, Subject 110 of the Century Class
Trucks Workshop Manual for instructions.
14. Test the brakes before returning the vehicle to
service.
42–11 Brake Inspection
IMPORTANT: This procedure should be per-
formed prior to lubrication of the brake compo-
nents.
Parking Brake Operational Check
CAUTION
Perform the following check in a clear safe area. If
the parking brakes fail to hold the vehicle, per-
sonal injury or property damage may result.
1. With the engine running, and air pressure at cut-
out pressure, set the parking brake.
2. Put the vehicle in the lowest gear and gently at-
tempt to move it forward. The vehicle should not
move. If the vehicle moves, the parking brakes
are not operating correctly and must be repaired
before the vehicle is returned to service. See
Group 42 of the Century Class Trucks Workshop
Manual for repair procedures.
Brake Component Inspection
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the park-
ing brake, and chock the tires. Once the tires are
chocked, release the parking brake.
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WARNING
Manually adjusting an automatic slack adjuster to
bring the pushrod stroke within legal limits is
likely masking a mechanical problem. Adjustment
is not repairing. Before adjusting an automatic
slack adjuster, troubleshoot the foundation brake
system and inspect it for worn or damaged com-
ponents. Improperly maintaining the vehicle brak-
ing system may lead to brake failure, resulting in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
2. With the engine off, and 100 psi (689 kPa) of air
tank pressure, have an assistant apply and hold
an 80 to 90 psi (550 to 620 kPa) brake applica-
tion.
3. Check to see if the colored over-stroke band on
each brake chamber pushrod is exposed.
If a band shows, the stroke is too long. Check
the foundation brake components for wear or
damage, and repair as needed. See Group 42 of
the Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual for
inspection, troubleshooting, and repair proce-
dures.
4. Measure the applied chamber stroke. See
Table 1 for the proper stroke for the type of
chamber being used. If the stroke is too short,
the brakes may drag or will not fully apply. Check
for improper operation or adjustment of the auto-
matic slack adjuster. See Group 42 of the
Century Class Trucks Workshop Manual for in-
spection and troubleshooting procedures.
5. Start the engine and build air pressure to at least
100 psi (689 kPa). Shut down the engine.
6. Check all of the foundation brake components for
damage, wear, and loose or missing parts. Re-
pair as needed. See Group 42 of the Century
Class Trucks Workshop Manual for repair proce-
dures.
Century Class Trucks Maintenance Manual, April 2005
Brakes