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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Brakes
Brake Inspection
5. Check the brake system for fluid
leaks.
6. Check the brake pedal for excessive
travel or a spongy feel.
7. Check the friction pads for wear,
damage and looseness.
8. Inspect th e brake disc s pline and
pad wear surface for excessive
wear.
9. Change pads when worn to 3/64"
(.1 cm).
Parking Brake Inspection
1. Slowl y push the parking brake
down with your foot.
2. After 8 to 12 clicks of lever
travel, check the vehicle for
movement. The vehicle should
not roll while parked. If the
vehicle moves, adjustment is
necessary
Parking Brake Adjust ment
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place th e transmission in n eutral.
3. Loosen or tighten the nuts on each
end of the parking brake cable as
needed.
3/64" (.1 cm)
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