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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
FIG. 85: Correct free-play, A, is 20 to 30 mm.
NOTE: Through use, free-play will increase and brake ba-
lance will be affected. Adjust and balance brakes
before free-play is excessive.
FIG. 86:
1. Remove and free the brake rod on right side.
2. Adjust brake rod on left side.
3. Loosen lock nut, 1(right-hand thread), and lock nut,
2(left-hand thread). Adjust turnbuckle, 3; so free-play
is correct for brake pedal.
4. Secure lock nuts against turnbuckles.
5. Adjust brake rod of other side in same manner.
Make sure lock nuts are secured when brake adjustment
is complete. Check operation of parking brakes after
adjustment is made.
Parking Brake Lever Adjustment (E4 Type)
FIG. 87:
1. After above broke rod is adjusted.
Adjust parking brake wire on left side.
2. Loosen lock nut, 1, and lock nut, 2.
Adjust wire, 3, so free play is correct for parking
brake lever.
3. Secure lock nuts.
Make sure lock nuts are secured when brake adjust-
ment is complete.
FIG. 85
FIG. 86
FIG. 87