FIGURE 1
SECTION 17
BRAKES
BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 17-9
The brake pedal lever (8) Figure 1 should have
between 1/4" to 3/8" free play; this free play is the
movement of the pedal lever (8) before the master
cylinder push rod touches the master cylinder pis-
ton.
This adjustment is important to assure that the
master cylinder piston returns to its normal posi-
tion, otherwise the brakes will drag.
To adjust; loosen the pedal link clevis nut and
remove clevis pin (52). Turn the pedal link rod
clevis (1) to increase or decrease the length of the
pull rod (50).
Tighten the pedal link clevis nut - lubricate
linkage and recheck pedal free-play.
HAND BRAKE LEVER AND
BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT - PAGE 17-9
With the hand brake fully released, the brake
cables should permit the anchor ends of the rear
brake shoes to rest on the anchor pin; if not readjust
as follows:
Pull hand brake grip two notches from full release.
There should be 1/8" clearance between the hand
brake cable lever (5) and end of slot in lever guide
plate (24). If not - adjust hand brake cable clevis (51)
until 1/8" clearance is obtained.
Pull rear brake cables (6) tight and adjust clevises
so that clevis pins just enter holes in toggle (35). All
slack should be removed when clevis pins are in
place and hand brake applied two notches.
Check engagement of hand brake ratchet rod lock
springs. Replace worn or broken springs.
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