Taylor-Dunn B0-254-48, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brakes Page 24
10. Install in reverse order.
11. Adjust the master cylinder push rod so that it is
approximately 1/8 inch away from the master
cylinder plunger when the brake pedal is up.
12. Fill the master cylinder with brake fluid from a sealed
container.
13. Pump the brake pedal a short distance of one to
two inches until no bubbles are seen coming from
the inlet ports inside of the master cylinder chamber.
14. If the vehicle was raised, lower it to the ground.
15. Bleed the brakes. refer to
Bleed the Brakes section
for information regarding bleeding the brakes.
16. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
17. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
18. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Push Rod
Plunger
Master Cylinder
1/8"
Cutaway of typical master cylinder showing
the push rod clearance
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Only use DOT 3 brake fluid from a new sealed container.
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DOT 3 brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paint finishes.
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Dispose of brake fluid in accordance with local state and federal
regulations.
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Read and follow all warnings on the brake fluid container.
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