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Repair and Service Manual
BRAKES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Brake Cable and Equalizer Assembly
Removal and Installation
The brake cables and equalizer are only serviceable as
a complete assembly.
Remove the cotter pins and clevis pins connecting the
brake cables to the brake levers. Remove the retaining
rings connecting the brake cables to their brackets at the
axle (rear of cable) and at the frame (front of cable).
Loosen and remove the jam nut and the spherical nut on
the equalizer link (Ref. Fig. 29). Inspect the hardware and
replace if needed. Remove the brake cable and equalizer
assembly and discard.
Slide the equalizer link of the new assembly over the
compensator rod. Loosely install the spherical nut and
new locking jam nut. Insert the cables into the frame and
axle brackets. Install new retaining rings. Connect the
cables to the brake levers using new clevis pins and new
cotter pins.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See “Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel” on page 77.
Fig. 29 Brake Cable, Equalizer and Compensator
Compensator Assembly, Removal and
Installation
Disconnect the compensator assembly from the brake
pedal by removing the cotter pin and clevis pin (Ref. Fig.
29).
Loosen and remove the jam nut and the spherical nut
connecting the compensator rod to the equalizer link.
Remove the compensator assembly.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Use new cotter pins
in the clevis pin.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See “Adjusting Brake
Pedal Free Travel” on page 77.
Brake Pedal Removal and Installation
Disconnect the compensator assembly (1) from the brake
pedal by removing the cotter pin (2) and the clevis pin (3)
(Ref. Fig. 30).
Disconnect wiring harness if equipped with brake lights.
Unhook the torsion spring (4) by inserting a thin blade
screwdriver between the small hook and the bracket.
Move hook back and to the side to release torsion spring.
Remove the lock nut (5), the shoulder bolt (6) and remove
the brake pedal.
Inspect the shoulder bolt for corrosion that could cause
binding. Replace both bolt and two bushings (7) with new
ones if corrosion or wear is present.
Install brake pedal in reverse order of removal. Tighten
the nut (5) to 25 - 29 ft. lbs. (34 - 39 Nm) torque.
Fig. 30 Brake Pedal Removal and Installation
Use a new cotter pin when installing the compensator
assembly.
Spherical
Nut
Jam
Lock
Nut
Equalizer
Bracket
Compensator
Assembly
Cotter
Pin
Clevis
Pin
Brake
Cables
Compensator
Rod
Pedal
Latch
Older
Models
2001
and
Later
5
4
7
2
1
6
7
3
9
8
9
8
10