Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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1. Begin the lubrication procedure by first installing the wheel
chocks. Release the spring brakes.
2. Rotate the adjusting nut on the slack adjuster counterclockwise,
this will move the inboard brake pad against the rotor.
3. The poppet on the caliper pressure relief valve will need to be
held closed to prevent the grease from escaping during the lubrica-
tion process. With a finger holding the poppet valve closed, apply
the high temperature grease through the grease fitting closest to
the rotor first. Stop greasing when the lubricant begins to be forced
out of the camshaft dust cover which is located between the
caliper and slack adjuster.
4. Remove the pressure relief valve from the caliper.
CAUTION: Failure to remove the pressure relief valve will leave
excess grease in the caliper. This will cause the brakes to drag
due to the excess grease pressing on the caliper camshaft.
Reduced brake pad life will result.
5. Using a flat blade screwdriver hold the adjusting nut locking pawl
open and rotate the adjusting nut on the slack adjuster clockwise
until the caliper piston is fully retracted. As the caliper piston is
retracted the excess camshaft lubricant will be forced out through
the pressure relief hole.
6. With a finger covering the pressure relief hole, grease the fitting
on the caliper closest to the slack adjuster. Stop when the excess
grease begins to be forced out of the camshaft dust cover. Remove
the excess grease from the camshaft dust cover and caliper.
7. Install the pressure relief valve.
8. Lubricate the slack adjuster grease fitting until the new lubricant
is forced out of the locking pawl.
NOTE: Use only specifically designed products such as a brake
cleaner to remove any lubricant from the brake surfaces.
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