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6
Brake Adjustment
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2.
Equalize the brake cables.
2.1.
Tighten the nylon lock nut (6) on the front equalizer rod (2) to 35 in·lb (4 N·m) (Figure 6-16, Page 6-7).
2.2.
Tighten the jam nut (5) on the rear equalizer rod (2) clockwise to 35 in·lb (4 N·m) (Figure 6-15, Page 6-7).
2.3.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the nuts remain on the torque setting.
2.4.
Hold the lock nut (6) on the front equalizer rod (2) in place with a wrench and tighten the jam nut (1) to 13
ft·lb (17.6 N·m) (Figure 6-16, Page 6-7).
2.5.
Hold the jam nut (5) on the rear equalizer rod (2) in place with a wrench and tighten the lock nut (1) to 13
ft·lb (17.6 N·m) (Figure 6-15, Page 6-7). See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• If the brake pedal return spring (6) was disconnected while equalizing the brake cables, be sure to
reconnect it before proceeding (Figure 6-15, Page 6-7).
FINAL BRAKE CLUSTER ADJUSTMENT
1.
To adjust the brake shoes, turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise five clicks.
2.
Repeat step 1 at other brake cluster(s).
3.
Install the rubber dust covers (4) over the brake adjustment bolts (5) (Figure 6-17, Page 6-7) and (Figure
6-18, Page 6-7).
4.
Carefully support the vehicle with the lifting device, remove jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground.
TEST DRIVE VEHICLE
1.
With the vehicle on a level surface, release the park brake and push the vehicle by hand. if brake drag exists,
readjust cable tension and brakes. See Brake Cable Equalization on page 6-9. See Final Brake Cluster
Adjustment on page 6-10.
2.
Pedal free play should be less than 1 inch (2.5 cm). If free play exceeds 1 inch (2.5 cm), check pedal group
adjustment, and readjust cable tension and brakes. See Brake Cable Equalization on page 6-9. See Final
Brake Cluster Adjustment on page 6-10. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Brake pedal free play is the distance the brake pedal can be pressed before the brake actuator arm (at the
brake cluster) moves.
Page 6-10
2019 Carryall 500 and 700 Maintenance and Service Manual
Figure 6-21 Set Park Brake and Insert Wedge
WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
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