Wheel System, Non-traction 179Service Manual – SC6500
™
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
Poor braking
performance
The brakes are out of
adjustment
Adjust the brake cable as necessary. (Refer to the
Brake Cable Adjustment section.)
If the brake cable is stretched to the point where
it cannot be adjusted to provide good braking
performance, replace the brake cable assembly.
Adjust the brake caliper to compensate for pad wear.
(Refer to the Brake Caliper Pad Wear Adjustment
section.)
If the brake pads are worn to the point where the
brake calipers cannot be adjusted to provide good
braking performance, replace the brake pads.
Contamination on the brake
pads
Clean or replace the brake pads as necessary.