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Brakes and Traction Control: Adjustments




Fig. 10 Parking Brake Adjustment:






1. Adjust parking brake with service brakes adjusted and drums cold.
2. Fully depress parking brake and measure distance between tension limiter bracket and strap hook, Fig. 10.
3. Tighten equalizer nut 6 full turns while holding threaded rod, then release and fully depress pedal 3 or 4 times.
4. Remeasure distance between tension limiter and strap hook. If measurement did not change by at least 1/8 inch from original measurement, tighten nut an additional 6 turns.
5. Release parking brake and check for rear wheel drag.