Monaco Executive 2001, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING: Brake lining may contain asbestos material and should
only be serviced by qualified service technicians who are trained in the
appropriate precautionary procedures. If any loss of braking effective-
ness or abnormal braking indications are noticed, the brakes and slack
adjusters should be inspected by a qualified brake technician.
NOTE: Lubricate brake-actuating components inside the caliper two to
four times during the life of the lining, or every six months.
1. Turn the adjusting nut on the slack adjuster to move the inboard lining
against the rotor.
2. Plug the pressure relief valve by holding a finger over the poppet.
NOTE: On calipers with grease fittings in the caliper and the camshaft
cap, first apply grease to the caliper fitting, then apply grease to the
camshaft fitting.
3. Apply grease through the grease fitting in the caliper until grease flows
out of the seal at the camshaft cap.
4. Remove the pressure relief valve from the caliper. Turn the slack
adjuster adjusting nut in the opposite direction to fully retract the
caliper piston and force excess grease through the pressure relief hole.
5. Clean excess grease from the outside of the caliper with a rag.
6. Install the pressure relief valve.
7. Adjust the brake. Refer to a qualified technician.
8. Install or re-engage the pawl on the automatic slack adjuster.
CAUTION: You must force excess grease from the caliper. Brakes can
drag due to excessive grease in the caliper, which will reduce the brake
lining life.
NOTE: Refer to the chart on p. 81 for grease specifications.
Chassis Information
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E X E C U T I V E
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Lubricate
the Caliper