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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Brakes
Brake Inspection
1. Check the brake system for fluid
leaks.
2. Check the brake pedal for excessive
travel or a s pongy feel.
3. Check the friction p ads for wear ,
damage and looseness.
4. Inspect the brake disc spline and
pad wear surface for excessive
wear.
5. Change pads when worn to 3/64″
(.1 c m).
Parking Brake Inspection
1. Slowly push the parking brake
down with your foot.
2. After 8 to 12 clicks of lever
travel, check the v ehicle fo r
movement. The vehicle should
not roll while parked. If the
vehicle moves, adjustment is
necessary
Parking Brake Adjustment
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in neutral.
3. Loosen or tighten the nuts on each
end o f the p arking brake cable as
needed.
3/64″ (.1 cm)
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