Service Manual

CHASSIS
5 - 8 Mid-Mount Z Service Manual
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Check parking brake for proper adjustment.
1. Disengage brake lever (lever down).
2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement
should be 2.75 in. (70mm) between washers
(Figure 87).
Figure 87
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3. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
below the spring and tighten the nut directly below
the yoke (Figure 87). Turn the nut until the correct
measurement is obtained. Tighten the two nuts
together and repeat on opposite side of unit.
4. Turn nuts clockwise to shorten spring length and
turn counterclockwise to lengthen the spring.
5. Engage parking brake.
A. Measure the distance between the trunnion
roller and the collar on brake rod.
Measurement should be 3/16 - 1/4 in.
(5 -7mm) (Figure 88).
Figure 88
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6. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut
directly below the yoke. Turn the bottom rod until
the correct measurement is obtained (Figure 88).
Tighten jam nut at the yoke.
2.75 in.
(70mm)
3/16 - 1/4 in.
(5-7mm)