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Repair and Service Manual
MECHANICAL 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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2.
Remove the retaining rings (18) connecting the
brake cables to the brackets (19) at both ends of the
cable (25) (Ref Fig. 25).
Fig. 25 Cable Connection (Pedal End)
3.
Loosen and remove the jam nut (24) and the spheri-
cal nut (23) on the equalizer link (30).
4.
Inspect the hardware and replace if needed.
5.
Remove the brake cable (20) and equalizer assem-
bly (30) (Ref Fig. 26).
Fig. 26 Equalizer and Compensator
6.
Slide the equalizer link (30) of the new assembly
over the compensator rod (26).
7.
Loosely install the spherical nut (23) and new locking
jam nut (24).
8.
Insert the cables (20) into the brackets (19).
9.
Install new retaining rings (18) (Ref Fig. 25).
10. Connect the cables (20) to the brake levers using
new clevis pins (22) and new cotter pins (21) (Ref
Fig. 27).
11. Adjust the brake pedal free travel (See Adjusting
Brake Pedal Free Travel on page 101).
Fig. 27 Cable Connection (Drum End)
Compensator Assembly, Removal and
Installation
Tool List
Qty.
Wrench, 1/2” ................................................................1
Wrench, 9/16” ..............................................................1
Pliers, Needle Nose .....................................................1
1.
Disconnect the compensator assembly (35) from the
brake pedal (40) by removing the cotter pin (27) and
clevis pin (28) (Ref Fig. 26).
2.
Loosen and remove the jam nut (24) and the spheri-
cal nut (23) connecting the compensator rod (26) to
the equalizer link (30).
3.
Remove the compensator assembly (35).
4.
Assemble in the reverse order of removal using new
cotter pins (11) in the clevis pin. If the clevis pins are
worn, replace them as well.
5.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel (See Adjusting
Brake Pedal Free Travel on page 101).
Part of Frame
19
25
18
30
23
24
20
26
27
35
28
21
22
25
PRELIMINARY