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Figure-2
Pad Thickness
Parking Brake
Signs of Worn Components
There are a couple ways to notice if the parking brake system is worn or out of adjustment:
• It will no longer hold the Mudd-Ox in place.
• Pull up on the parking brake lever and count the number of “clicks” it takes for the lever to fully engage the cali-
per pads. If the number falls below or exceeds approximately 5-6 clicks, the system needs attention.
5-6 Clicks Up
Figure-1
Pad Inspection
The brake pads are items that wear over time depending on usage. There are (2) pads per caliper. Each pad has
friction material. Once the material gets worn down, it may not physically reach the brake disc anymore or will pro-
vide inefficient clamping force. A healthy condition pad will still have 1/8” thickness each (A in Figure-2). If they are
thinner, or there are deep grooves, they will need replaced. Ensure there are no oils or debris on the brake system.
Disc Inspection
Similar to the pads, the discs wear depending on usage. There is a disc for each side of the Mudd-Ox. A healthy con-
dition disc will still have 1/8” thickness (B in Figure-3). If it is thinner, or there are deep grooves, it will need replaced.
Figure-3
Rotor Thickness
A
A
BB