Taylor-Dunn SS-025-34, Service And Parts Manual

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Brakes
Page 58
SS and MX Models, DC System
MS-534-13
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Adjusting the brakes by means of the brake cables
could cause a hard brake pedal with little or no
braking power. This could cause loss of control of
the vehicle resulting in severe bodily injury and /or
property damage.
WARNING
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Note: This vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes. Other than the brake linkages, there
is no manual adjustment.
Service Brake
Adjusting the brake linkage is only required when any
part of the brake linkages are removed or replaced. Do
not adjust the brake linkage to compensate for a low
brake pedal. A low brake pedal may be an indication that
the auto-adjust mechanism is not functioning properly.
Refer to Inspecting the Auto-Adjust Brake Mechanism
for information on the auto-adjust mechanism.
Adjust the Service Brake Linkage
The brake linkage is adjusted by means of the adjustment
rod at the brake cable equalizer. The adjustment rod
should be adjusted so that all slack is taken out of the
linkages but the brake arm on the left and right brake is
not actuated. If the brake cables are too tight, then the
auto adjust mechanism may not function correctly.
Parking Brake
There is no adjustment for the parking brake. The parking
brake should work properly as long as the service brake
linkage is adjusted properly
SERVICE LIMITS
Description Imperial Metric
Disc pad lining minimum thickness 00625 inch 1.58 mm
Front rotor minimum thickness 0.200 inch 5.08 mm
Rotor runout 0.005 inch 0.127 mm
Rear shoe lining minimum thickness 0.200 inch 5.08 mm
Rear drum maximum diameter 6.33 inch 160.8 mm