Page M-20
MECHANICAL BRAKES
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Fig. 28 Brake Pedal Removal and Installation
Parking Brake Catch Bracket Removal and
Installation
Remove the driver side front wheel to gain access to the
brake pedal release mechanism.
To prevent serious injury death resulting from
the use of worn parking brake components, to
not attempt to re-new worn components. The
catch bracket is a hardened part. Do not grind
or file it as doing so will cause the part to lose
its hardness characteristics. A new part must
be used.
Remove the two bolts (1) and nuts (2) which secure the
catch bracket. Replace the catch bracket with a new
one, replace and tighten the hardware to 85 - 95 in. lbs.
(10 - 11 Nm) torque (Ref. Fig. 29 on Page K-20).
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (3). “Parking Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation.” on
page 21
Install wheel. See WHEELS AND TIRES section.
Fig. 29 Catch Bracket and Latch Arm
Parking Brake Pedal Removal and Installa-
tion
Note the location and orientation of the two torsion
springs (8). Remove the push nut (9) and pin (10) (Ref.
Fig. 28 on Page K-20) and remove the parking brake
pedal. Some models may use two push nuts on the pin.
To prevent serious injury or death resulting
from the use of worn parking brake compo-
nents, to not attempt to re-new worn compo-
n e n t s . T h e p a r k i n g b r a k e a r m l a t c h is a
hardened part. Do not grind or file it as doing
so will cause the part to lose its hardness char-
acteristics. A new part must be used.
Installation is in the reverse order of disassembly. Use a
new push nut (or push nuts).
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (3). “Parking Brake
Kick-Off Cam Removal, Replacement and Installation.” on
page 21
Pedal Bumper Adjustment
Loosen the bumper lock nut and adjust the bumper by
rotating it (Ref. Fig. 30 on Page K-21). The brake pedal
must contact the pedal bumper when pedal is released
and the dimension from the top of the pedal arm to the
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7
7
3
2
1
4
5
8
8
9
10
9
Pedal
Latch
Cam Must Be Against
Latch Arm At This Point
0.0" Gap
(0.0 mm)
1/4" (6 mm) Max Gap At This Point
1
2
3
4
Pedal Latch Arm
Catch Bracket
.03" (.76 mm) Max Gap
After Adjustment Of Cam
