Ausrv LX, Owner'S Manual

Page: 40 / 74

www.marketdirect.com.au
Ph: 1300 494 494
36
Hand Brake
Parking brakes are mechanically operated by cable means. The cable attachment occurs outside of the brake
backing plate. Cable force applied to the parking lever creates a torque through the pivot pin and cam assembly.
Torque transferred to the parking cam results in a spreading force between the primary and secondary shoes.
The shoes in turn, move towards the drum until contact is made. Friction generated between the drum and lining
contact surface results in parking brake capability.
Use the cable adjuster to give sufficient tension to be able to set the handbrake lever on the last two notches of the
coupling or handbrake is 1/3 raised when unladen. This needs to be checked again when the trailer or camper is
loaded. If the cable is too tight, the brakes will be applied as the axle moves backward under spring deflection.
Adjuster
To adjust the handbrake cable tension release locknuts A, B and C in the diagram Handbrake Adjuster 1 below. To
tighten the handbrake cable, turn the adjuster wheel D in a clockwise direction. Once adjusted retighten lock nuts
and test. Always ensure that wheels turn freely when handbrake is off. Overtightened cables can cause brakes to
drag and damage the brake linings.