Wheel System, Non-traction
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Service Manual – Condor
™
EcoFlex
™
, BR 1100/1300 EcoFlex
™
Brake Caliper Pad Wear Adjustment
Caution! Always test-ride the machine after making any adjustments to the brake system to
confirm that the braking system is operating correctly.
Note:
The
Brake Arm
must not bottom out against the front slot on the caliper.
1 Loosen the large outer
Locknut
2 Turn the inner caliper
Adjustment Screw
in to
compensate for pad wear
Note:
Do not over-
adjust the
Adjustment Screw
to the point
where the pad
drags excessively
against the brake
rotor.
3 Tighten the
Locknut
4
After making the adjustment,
make sure the machine can be
pushed easily when the brake
pedal is not engaged
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Correction
Poor braking
performance
The brakes are out of
adjustment
Adjust the brake cable as necessary. (Refer to the
Brake Cable Adjustment
section.)
If the brake cable is stretched to the point where
it cannot be adjusted to provide good braking
performance, replace the brake cable assembly.
Adjust the brake caliper to compensate for pad wear.
(Refer to the
Brake Caliper Pad Wear Adjustment
section.)
If the brake pads are worn to the point where the
brake calipers cannot be adjusted to provide good
braking performance, replace the brake pads.
Contamination on the brake
pads
Clean or replace the brake pads as necessary.
Right Side Caliper
Brake
Arm
Adjustment
Screw
Locknut