Wheel System, Non-traction 178Service Manual – SC6500
™
Brake Caliper Pad Wear Adjustment
Caution! Always test-ride the machine after making any adjustments to the brake system to
confirm that the braking system is operating correctly.
Note: The Brake Arm must not bottom out against the front slot on the caliper.
1. Loosen the large outer
Locknut.
2. Insert a at 0.035” (0.89 mm)
feeler gauge between one of
the brake pads and the brake
disc.
3. Loosen the locknut, then turn
the inner caliper Adjustment
Screw
in until the pad is
lightly touching the feeler
gauge.
4. Tighten the Locknut.
5. After making the adjustment,
make sure the machine can be
pushed easily when the brake
pedal is not engaged.
Right Side Caliper
Brake
Arm
Adjustment
Screw
Locknut