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Repair and Service Manual
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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cables to the brake levers using new clevis pins and new
cotter pins.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See the
Compensator Assembly, Removal and
Installation
Disconnect the compensator assembly from the brake
pedal by removing the cotter pin and clevis pin (Figure
26).
Loosen and remove the jam nut and the spherical nut
connecting the compensator rod to the equalizer link.
Remove the compensator assembly.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Use new cotter pins
in the clevis pin.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See the
Brake Pedal Removal and Installation
Disconnect the compensator assembly (1) from the brake
pedal by removing the cotter pin (2) and the clevis pin (3).
Unplug the wiring harness on models equipped with
brake lights. Unhook the torsion spring (4) by inserting a
thin blade screwdriver between the small hook and the
bracket. Move the hook back and to the side to release
the torsion spring (Figure 27). Remove the lock nut (5),
the shoulder bolt (6) and remove the brake pedal.
Inspect the shoulder bolt for corrosion that could cause
binding. This bolt and both bushings (7) must be replaced
with new ones if corrosion or wear is found.
Brake pedal installation is in the reverse order of disas-
sembly. Tighten the nut (5) to 25 - 29 ft. lbs. (34 - 39 Nm)
torque and use a new cotter pin when installing the com-
pensator assembly. Connect brake light wiring harness, if
equipped.
Adjust the brake pedal free travel. See the
Check for proper brake light operation if equipped.
Figure 27 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 park-
ing 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 (Figure 28).
If required, adjust the kick-off cam (3). See the
Install wheel. See WHEELS AND TIRES section.
Pedal
Latch
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