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The parking brake lever is of a ratchet type. Different brake force can be achieved on
slope and ground.
Brake force adjustment: When you turns the adjuster clockwise, the force increases,
otherwise, when you turns the adjuster counter clockwise, the force decreases. (See Fig.
2-9)
Pull force: 20 to 30kg.
Note: Adjuster is inside the cover. Cover need to be disassembled before
adjusting.
Fig. 2-9 parking brake shank
2.2 Assembling and disassembling, adjustment of brake
This paragraph covers the disassembly, reassembly and adjustment of the brake in
the state of the wheels and hubs are disassembled. It also covers the adjustment method
of the brake pedal. (The description here is mainly for 2.5ton truck brake, the other truck
brake is similar to it in general.)