B
BRAKES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Connect brake light wiring harness, if equipped.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See “Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel” on page 77.
Check for proper brake light operation if equipped.
Park Brake Catch Bracket Removal and
Installation
Remove the driver side front wheel to access the brake
pedal release mechanism.
To prevent serious injury death resulting from
the use of worn park brake components, do
not attempt to re-new worn components. The
catch bracket is a hardened part. Do not grind
or file it, as doing so will cause the part to lose
its hardness characteristics. A new part must
be used.
Remove the two bolts (1) and nuts (2) which secure the
catch bracket. Install new catch bracket, tighten the hard-
ware to 85 - 95 in. lbs. (10 - 11 Nm) torque (Ref. Fig. 31).
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (3). See “Park Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation” on
page 84.
Install wheel. See WHEELS AND TIRES section.
Fig. 31 Catch Bracket and Latch Arm
Park Brake Pedal Removal and Installation
Note the location and orientation of the two torsion
springs (8) for reassembly purposes. Remove the push
nut(s) (9) and pin (10) (Ref. Fig. 30) and remove the park
brake pedal.
To prevent serious injury or death resulting
from the use of worn park brake components,
do not attempt to re-new worn components.
The park brake arm latch is a hardened part.
Do not grind or file it, as doing so will cause
the part to lose its hardness characteristics. A
new part must be used.
Install park brake pedal in reverse order of removal. Use
a new push nut (or push nuts).
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (3). See “Park Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation” on
Pedal Bumper Adjustment
Loosen the bumper lock nut and adjust the bumper by
rotating it (Ref. Fig. 32). The brake pedal must contact the
pedal bumper when pedal is released and the dimension
from the top of the pedal arm to the setscrew heads in the
kick-off cam should be approximately 1/4" - 3/8” (6 - 9.5
mm).
When proper adjustment is obtained, tighten lock nut to
12 - 14 ft. lbs. (16 - 19 Nm).
Fig. 32 Pedal Bumper Adjustment
1/4" (6 mm) max gap at this point
Pedal Latch Arm
Catch Bracket
.03" (.76 mm) max gap
after adjustment of cam
Cam must be against
latch arm at this point with
no gap.
1
2
4
3
1/4" - 3/8" (6 - 9.5 mm) diameter
drill or bolt must pass
through tap.
Adjust at bumper if needed.