WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
Brake Adjustment
Page 6-18 2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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FINAL BRAKE CLUSTER ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust brake shoes, turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise five clicks.
2. Repeat step 1 at other brake clusters.
3. Install the rubber dust covers (4) over the brake adjustment bolts (5) (Figure 6-25, Page 6-16 and Fig-
4. Carefully support vehicle with lifting device, remove jack stands and lower vehicle to ground.
TEST DRIVE VEHICLE
∆ WARNING
• Place the Tow/Run switch in the TOW position before connecting the battery cables. Battery
explosion could result if the Tow/Run switch is not placed in the TOW position before
connecting the battery cables.
1. Reconnect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first. Tighten hardware to 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m). Coat
terminals with Battery Protector Spray (CCI 1014305) to minimize corrosion.
2. With the vehicle on a level surface, release the park brake, and push the vehicle by hand. If brake drag
exists, readjust cable tension and brakes. See Equalizing Brake Cables on page 6-17. See also
Final Brake Cluster Adjustment on page 6-18.
3. Pedal free play should be less than 1 inch (2.5 cm). If free play exceeds 1 inch (2.5 cm), check pedal
group adjustment, and readjust cable tension and brakes. See Equalizing Brake Cables on page 6-
17. See also Final Brake Cluster Adjustment on page 6-18. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Brake pedal free play is the distance the brake pedal can be depressed before the brake actuator
arm (at the brake cluster) moves.
4. Test drive vehicle. Be sure the brakes function properly. When brake pedal is fully depressed under
moderate pressure, it should not go more than halfway to floor, and the vehicle should come to a
smooth, straight stop. If the brake pedal goes more than halfway to the floor, or if the vehicle swerves or
fails to stop, disconnect the battery cables, check pedal group adjustment, and readjust cable tension
and brakes. See Equalizing Brake Cables on page 6-17. See also Final Brake Cluster Adjustment
on page 6-18. Brake adjustment must be maintained so the brake pedal cannot be depressed to the
floor under any circumstance.