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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PEDAL
CHASSIS
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PEDAL
1. Check:
• brake pedal free play
a
Out of specification
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Adjust.
TIP:
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The end of the brake rod
1
should lightly con-
tact the brake master cylinder
2
.
Brake pedal free play
0 mm (0.0 in)
2. Adjust:
• brake pedal free play
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a. Loosen the locknut
1
.
b. Turn brake rod
2
in or out until the correct
free play is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut to specification.
TIP:
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Make sure that there is no brake drag on the
front or rear wheels.
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Turning in
Free play is increased.
Turning out
Free play is decreased.
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Locknut
17 Nm (1.7 m · kg, 12 ft · lb)