WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
Brake Adjustment
Page 6-16 2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Read WARNING on page 6-1.
∆ CAUTION
• Pedal group adjustment must be within specifications prior to beginning brake adjustment. See Pedal
Group Adjustment, Section 5, Page 5-7.
NOTE: All brake cluster components must be clean, lubricated and in good working condition prior to begin-
ning brake adjustment.
All wheels must be installed on the vehicle and lug nuts tightened to 55 ft-lb (74.6 N·m).
BRAKE CLUSTER ADJUSTMENT
1. Chock wheels.
2. Loosen both equalizer rods.
3. Remove the dust cover (4) on the left and right front brake cluster assemblies (Figure 6-25, Page 6-16).
4. Using a torque wrench and a 7 mm 8 point socket or Club Car brake adjustment tool (CCI 1013582),
turn the brake adjustment bolt (5) on each brake clockwise until it is tightened to 15 ft-lb (20.3 N·m) and
continue clockwise rotation to the point at which torque is released. Stop tightening the bolt as soon as
the torque releases, or the brake will not be properly adjusted. See following NOTE.
NOTE: If a wheel can still be turned by hand after step 4, inspect the brake clusters and clean and/or
replace all parts that do not work properly.
5. Repeat procedure at rear brake clusters.
Figure 6-25 Front Brake Adjustment Bolt
Figure 6-26 Rear Brake Adjustment Bolt
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