Parking Brake: Navajo
- Adjust service brakes before adjusting parking brake cable. Ensure brake drums are cold. Apply parking brake to fully depressed position. Grip threaded rod to prevent it from spinning.
- Thread equalizer nut 6 full turns past its original position on threaded rod. See Fig 1 . Check cable tension at rear of equalizer assembly using Cable Tension Gauge (021-00018). If tension is not 400-600 lbs. (182-272 kg), repeat step 2).
- Release pedal, and check rear wheel drag. If drag is noted, remove drums, and check for clearance between parking brake lever and cam plate. Cables should be tight enough to allow full application of rear brakes and loose enough to allow full release of rear brakes.
NOTE:
Tension limiter will reset parking brake tension any time system is disconnected if distance between bracket and cinch strap hook is reduced during adjustment. When adjustment has been performed so cinch strap contacts bracket, system tension will increase greatly. This may cause an over-tension condition. When available adjustment travel has been used, replace tension limiter.