MECHANICAL BRAKES
Page K-21
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Dangers and Warnings.
setscrew heads in the kick-off cam should be approxi-
mately 1/4" - 3/8” (6 - 9.5 mm).
Tighten the lock nut to 12 - 14 ft. lbs. (16 - 19 Nm).
Fig. 30 Pedal Bumper Adjustment
Parking Brake Release Linkage Removal
and Replacement
Remove the cotter pin (2), washers (3) and bushings (4)
from linkage rod (1). Remove the linkage rod (Ref. Fig.
31 on Page K-21).
Inspect the bushings (4). If they are worn replace them
with new ones.
Installation is in the reverse order of disassembly.
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (6). “Parking Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation.” on
page 21.
Fig. 31 Parking Brake Release Linkage and Kick-Off
Cam Removal and Installation.
Parking Brake Kick-Off Cam Removal,
Replacement and Installation.
Disconnect the parking brake release linkage as
described above. Loosen the two setscrews (5) from the
cam (6) and remove the cam pivot (7), cam and spacer
(8) (Ref. Fig. 31 on Page K-21).
Inspect the bushings (9,10) and spacer. If they are worn,
replace them with new ones.
Installation is in the reverse order of disassembly.
With the parking brake engaged and fully latched, there
must be no gap between the top of the cam and the
latch arm. To adjust the kick-off cam (6), engage the
parking brake and loosen the two cam setscrews (5) and
rotate the cam until it contacts the latch arm. Tighten the
setscrews to 45 - 55 in. lbs. (5 - 6 Nm) torque. Always
use new epoxy patch setscrews when replacing the
kick-off cam.
Pedal Bumper
Lock
Nut
1/4" - 3/8" (6 - 9.5 mm) Diameter
Drill or Bolt Must Pass
Through Gap
Accelerator
Pedal
2
3
4
4
1
3
2 7
9
5
8
10
6