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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SHOES/
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
CHASSIS
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
SHOES
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• wear indicator
1
Reaches the wear limit line
2
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Replace
the brake shoes as a set.
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES” in
chapter 7.
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Front brake
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Rear brake
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
NOTE:
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Before adjusting the front brake, the front
brake linings should be checked.
CAUTION:
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Proper lever free play is essential to avoid
excessive brake drag.
1. Measure:
• front brake lever free play
a
Out of specification
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Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• front brake lever free play
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a. Loosen the locknuts
1
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b. Turn the adjusters
2
in or out until the
specified front brake lever free play is
obtained.
NOTE:
Make sure that the difference between clear-
ances
b
and
c
is less than 2 mm when the
front brake lever is squeezed.
c. Tighten the locknuts.
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Front brake lever free play
10 ~ 12 mm (0.39 ~ 0.47 in)
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b
c