Adjusting The Mechanical Brake Caliper - Argo S Service Manual

Argo Service Manual
Always use new locknuts whenever servicing mechanical brake calipers.
Adjusting the Mechanical Brake Caliper (Vanguard Models)
1. Remove the vehicle firewall and proceed to tighten both front and rear nuts so that
the mechanical caliper assembly is snug to the brake disc. Photo BR-57 This is a
good starting point to begin brake caliper clearance adjustment.
2. Back off the locking jam nut at the cam and apply a small amount of blue 242
LOCTITE to the threads between the jam nut and main adjustment nut.
3. Snug the locking jam nut up against main adjustment locknut. Photo BR-58
4. Back off the nut on the rear bolt to free it up just enough to allow it to be turned by
hand. Photo BR-59
5. Slowly back off the front jam nut and adjustment nut until movement is felt in the
caliper.
6. Place a .010 feeler gauge between the left hand brake caliper and the brake disc
while pushing the right caliper half against the brake disc. Photo BR-60
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BR-60
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