Park Brake Adjustment

Tools Required 

J 35999  Tension Scale. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Park Brake Cable Cotter Pin, Clevis & Grommet
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1. Remove the clevis pin (3) from the lever (2).
Fig 2: Pushing The Pedal Down 18 Degrees
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2. Set the parking brake by pushing the pedal down 18 degrees.
   • Insert a 3 mm (0.125 in) pin into locating hole (1) in the pedal assembly.
   • Push the pedal down until the pin contacts the parking brake outer flange.
Fig 3: J 35999, Lever, Pin & Clevis
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3. Install J 35999  with a small length of cable or chain; and a tightening device, like a turnbuckle, on the frame. See Special Tools .
4. Install a small chain on the lever (1) near the spring on the bottom of the lever.

   Tighten:  Tighten the tightening device until J 35999  is at 222 N (50 lb ft). See Special Tools .

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 J 35999  and all extensions used. See Special Tools .
8. Release the parking brake.
9. Rotate the drum to assure there is no drag.