Parking Brake System: Adjustments

Park Brake Adjustment

^ Tools Required
- J35999 Tension Scale





1. Remove the clevis pin (3) from the lever (2).





2. Set the parking brake by pushing the pedal down 18 degrees.
^ Insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) pin into locating hole (1) in the pedal assembly.
^ Push the pedal down until the pin contacts the parking brake outer flange.





3. Install J35999 with a small length of cable or chain, and a tightening device (like a Turnbuckle) on the frame.
4. Install a small chain on the lever (1) near the spring on the bottom of the lever.
Tighten the tightening device until J35999 is at 222 N (50 lbs.).
5. Turn the clevis (3) until the pin (2) slides freely in the lever (1) with all slack removed from the cable.
6. Install the clevis pin (2) and the cotter pin.
7. Remove J35999 and all extensions used.
8. Release the parking brake.
9. Rotate the drum to assure there is no drag.