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4.10 Brake system
Maintenance
2.
Loosen check nut on pedal
stopper screw located near stop
light switch. Adjust stopper
screw such that brake pedal free
play travel is between 3 to 6 mm.
3.
Tighten check nut of stopper
screw without disturbing stopper
screw.
4.
Operate brake pedal a few times
to ensure desired brake pedal
free play.
5.
Adjust stop light switch.
Adjustment of stop light switch
1.
Ensure that brakes are in
released condition.
2.
Install stop light switch so that
the plunger is pressed by about
3 mm when assembled.
3.
Operate brakes a few times, to
make sure that stop light
indication comes properly.
Adjustment of exhaust brake
There is no separate exhaust brake
adjustment. Stop light switch serves
the function of providing signals both
for rear tail brake lamps as well as for
exhaust brake solenoid valve.
Precautions
Check for proper functioning of
exhaust brake at PDI and after every
10,000 Km. With brake pedal fully
released, there should be no exhaust
brake application. If it is on, readjust
stop light switch suitably. Exhaust
brake application can be made out
from the distinct change in engine
noise.
Adjustment of brake pedal free
play
Adjust brake pedal free play as below :
1.
Ensure brakes are in released
condition.
1. Dual brake valve
2. Push rod
3. Stop light switch
4. Brake pedal
5. Pedal stopper screw
(Adjacent to stop light switch)
FIRE WALL
4
2
91 m
m
1
3
A
B
A. Stop light switch
B. Pedal stopper screw
