Brake System Argo Service Manual
BR-6
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Brake Pad Inspection
Replace the brake pads if:
Pad thickness is less than 0.10" (Hydraulic Brake Pads)
Pad thickness is worn to (1/8") 3mm. ( Mechanical Brake Pad).
The pads are glazed over and brake performance is affected.
The pads are coated with oil or grease
Removing Brake Pads ( Hydraulic)
The hydraulic brake system is used on all models of ARGO vehicles with the exception of
the Vanguard 6x6.
To replace hydraulic brake pads (Gremica Calipers only)on models manufactured prior to
1996, remove the cotter pins securing the pads within the caliper and slip the brake pads
from the caliper towards the drivers compartment. This procedure for replacing pads
may be used proir to serial numbers CB12454, RB12473 & SN 8284. Gremica brake
caliper halves used in production during this earlier manufacturing period, were secured
together by two M10 bolts only, allowing the pads to be pulled from the calipers without
having to remove the entire caliper from the mounting bosses on the transmission housing
or cover.
1. Perform the servicing procedure, Re-
moving the Firewall, in section VB of
this service guide.
2. Raise the vehicle off the ground.
3. Line up the hole provided in the brake
disc, with the 2 hex mounting bolts that
BR-1
Vehicles produced from CB12454, RB12473 & SN 8284 (Grimeca brake calipers only)
utilize an additional two M8 bolts per caliper. This new setup restricts the pads from
being slipped out towards the drivers compartment. The caliper must be removed to slip
the pads out through the front of the caliper. The following procedure applies to these
later models.
Vehicles equipped with Knott brake calipers also allow for brake pad removal by
removing the 2 cotter pins securing the pads and pulling them straight up and out of the
caliper.
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