Argo All 6X6, Service Manual

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Brake System Argo Service Manual
BR-28
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7. Perform the servicing procedure, Installing The Idler Chain (Frontier Models -
Manual
Idler Chain Adjust).
8. Perform the servicing procedure, Installing The Steering Brake Caliper.
9. Perform servicing procedure, Installing The Parking Brake Caliper.
10. Perform the servicing procedure, Installing the Firewall.
Parking Brake System (Aurora Models)
Adjusting the Emergency/Parking Brake
There are 8 positions on the hand brake lever.
The cable should be adjusted to have the 5th
position (click) as fully engaged with normal
firm effort (extra effort required for 6th). A
properly adjusted cable with the hand lever
fully down should allow the parking brake disk
to turn easily between the pads while rocking
the vehicle slightly back and forth. If the cable
is too tight the brake will be engaged and the
operator may experience a sluggish vehicle
and cause the pads to wear prematurely. If
the 5th position (click) does not provide full
engagement with normal firm effort (extra
effort for the 6th), adjust the cable accordingly.
Loosen the jam nut at the caliper and adjust as
needed. Reduce distance "A" to provide more
braking force or increase distance "A" if brake
does not turn freely.
WARNING
The use of an improperly adjusted emergency/parking brake is a serious hazard, and
could lead to vehicle damage or personal injury.
The hand brake lever should be adjusted such that when pulled up firmly it is capable
of holding the vehicle from rolling on a grade. It should also ensure a good braking
response when applied to stop the vehicle during normal operation.
CAUTION
If the emergency/parking brake system is adjusted too tight when the lever is in the
down position, overheating of the brake system will occur due to drag between brake
pads and brake discs.
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