Argo All 6X6, Service Manual

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Brake System Argo Service Manual
BR-12
Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.argoutv.com
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NOTE
Catch any purged fluid at the caliper bleed screw with a rag or small container. Clean up
any residual brake fluid with a brake cleaner.
5. Replenish the master cylinder to the top level mark and secure the cover. Torque
cover screws 6-8 in-lb (.67-.90 Nm)
6. Pump the brake lever a few times to build up proper pressure and locate the pads in
the caliper assembly.
Hydraulic Brake Calipers
Maintenance Schedule - Inspect every 50 hrs. of vehicle operation
CAUTION
The brakes must be inspected regularly by a qualified authorized Argo dealer/Tech -
nician. Damaged or leaking calipers can seriously impair the ARGO steering/brak-
ing capability. Severe personal injury or property damage could result from a dam-
aged or poorly adjusted brake system.
Inspect the calipers for the conditions listed in the following chart and then perform
the recommended servicing procedures.
Condition Corrective Action Servicing Procedure Page
Cracked or Broken Replace Immediately Hydraulic Brake Caliper Re- BR-9
Calipers moval
Broken or Missing Replace Immediately
bolts
Hydraulic Caliper Installation BR-10
Hydraulic Fluid Inspect Caliper Hydraulic Brake Caliper Re- BR-9
Leakage Casting and “O” Ring moval
Inspect Hoses and
Connections
Inspecting the Hydraulic
Brake line BR-17
Hydraulic Caliper Installation BR-10
BR INDEX MAIN INDEX