Check/Adjust Handbrake Operation - Triumph TR7 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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Fig. 31 Handbrake adjustment -
ROY8~
3500
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Check/Adjust Handbrake Operation
(1) With the foot clear of the brake pedal. check the
handbrake for excessive travel.
(2) If the handbrake travel is excessive. adjust the
handbrake as follows:-
(3) Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support the axle on
stands.
(4) Release the handbrake.
TR Models
(5) Disconnect the handbrake cables from the rear brake
backplate levers.
(6) Applying finger pressure, push the brake operating
levers inboard to ensure that the operating levers are in
contact with the brake-shoe webs.
(7) Maintaining the compensator in the vertical position,
adjust the cable forks so that the clevis pin can be
entered through them and the operating levers without
straining the cables. Ensure that the rear wheels do not
drag.
(8) Insert and fix the clevis pins.
(9) Screw in each fork and adjuster 3+ complete
revolutions and tighten the locknuts.
110) Apply alternately the hand and foot brakes several
times.
With 251bf effort applied to the handbrake, the travel of
the lever should be between four and seven inches.
ROVER 3500
Ensure that the hydraulic system is free of air before
commencing this procedure.
(1) Completely slacken all handbrake cables.
Continued