Parking Brake - Boss Hoss Cycles Year 2005 Owner's Manual

PARKING BRAKE

The parking brake is located on the right side of the motorcycle, under the right side
panel. The parking brake is applied by pressing and holding the rear brake, then pressing
the 'Jamar' Park-lok line lock to hold the rear brake pressure to the rear caliper. To
release the Park Brake you press on the rear brake pedal to apply a force equal to or
greater than the pressure that you used to set the brake. When servicing parking brake,
spray lubricant onto 'Jamar' Park-lok at the return spring on the plunger actuator shaft.
Parking Brake Fig. 3.7
WARNING
DO NOT pump up or apply excessive force to the rear brakes when setting
the Park Brake. The force needed to overcome the setting force when trying
to release the park brake can cause damage to the master cylinder and/or
caliper seals, causing brake system failure.
CAUTION
The Jamar Park-lok is a hydraulic lock that uses the line pressure of the system to hold
your brakes locked. The Park-lok will release automatically when the pressure in the
lines drops. Check your brake system carefully for leaks or damage that could cause an
unexpected release.
NOTE
If excessive force was used setting the park brake, it may be necessary to loosen a caliper
bleeder valve to allow the release of the Jamer Park-loc. Open the bleeder by turning
counter-clockwise just enough to allow a small portion of fluid to drain and then close by
tightening the valve clockwise, this releases the pressure from the Jamer Park-loc. TEST
BRAKES BEFORE OPERATING THE BIKE. Bleeding of the rear system may be
required after opening the bleeder valve.
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