Chassis Information --- Section 10
Cayman 2005
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Tires, suspension, wheel alignment and shocks can affect braking performance and should be inspect-
ed prior to checking the braking system. Some problems and repairs are listed below:
• Pedal fade is a good indication of leaks in the system. Inspect and repair leaks.
• Sluggish brake response indicates air has been introduced into the system. Bleed the
brake system.
• Excessive pedal travel or excessive pedal effort relates to booster and master cylinder.
• Booster doesn't function properly in power or back-up mode. Repair the booster and pump
assembly.
• Booster works only in the back up mode. Repair the booster assembly.
• Booster works only in the power mode. Repair the back-up pump.
• Dragging, grabbing, squealing or pulling brakes require servicing pads and calipers.
Park Brake & Emergency Brake System
The parking brake system is activated when the push-pull control knob (located on
the driver's left console panel) is pulled. When the knob is pushed, the brake is
released. Prior to driving, allow time for the air compressor to build up sufficient air to
shut off the air-warning lamp.
NOTE:
When the park brake is released, the Park illumination lamp
will remain lit until air system pressure is above 65 psi.
W
ARNING:
When parked, if the air tank is not depleted, there is the possi-
bility of an accidental release of the parking brake. Traveling
with small children and/or pets may require a small block to
be fabricated to prevent accidental release. The block should
be placed under the knob on the dash panel. A wooden clothes-
pin, clasped at the base of the shaft, will work.
Using the Parking Brake:
Bring the motorhome to a complete stop using the serv-
ice brakes and hold the brake pedal down. Allow the engine
to come to a low idle (500 to 800 RPM). Apply the park-
ing/emergency brake by pulling up on the knob. When
the parking/emergency brake is set, select N (Neutral) on
the shifter panel. Release the service brake pedal.
NOTE:
Chock all the wheels securely if the motorhome is
left unattended.
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Properly Chocked Wheel
park brake.eps
Brake drum for the park brake is located on the curbside
of the engine above the transmission.
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