MECHANICAL BRAKES
Page K-3
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.
Compensator Assembly
The compensator assembly contains a spring, which is
compressed until the stop tube within the spring is
engaged and the linkage becomes solid (Ref. Fig. 3 on
Page K-3). The brake compensator assembly applies a
spring load to the parking brake system and insures that
the parking brake remains under tension whenever it is
engaged.
Fig. 3 Compensator Assembly
Kick-Off Actuating Linkage
The kick-off actuating linkage may require periodic
adjustment to compensate for the normal wear.
Replacement of any linkage components will also
require an adjustment.
Spring
Stop Tube